Edmund Spenser. 1552-1599
79. Whilst it is prime
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114 words

FRESH Spring, the herald of loves mighty king, In whose cote-armour richly are displayd All sorts of flowers, the which on earth do spring, In goodly colours gloriously arrayd— Goe to my love, where she is carelesse layd, Yet in her winters bowre not well awake; Tell her the joyous time wil not be staid, Unlesse she doe him by the forelock take; Bid her therefore her selfe soone ready make, To wayt on Love amongst his lovely crew; Where every one, that misseth then her make, Shall be by him amearst with penance dew.     Make hast, therefore, sweet love, whilest it is prime;     For none can call againe the passed time.

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Edmund Spenser. 1552-1599
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