John Lyly. 1553-1606
85. Cards and Kisses
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95 words

CUPID and my Campaspe play'd At cards for kisses—Cupid paid: He stakes his quiver, bow, and arrows, His mother's doves, and team of sparrows; Loses them too; then down he throws The coral of his lips, the rose Growing on 's cheek (but none knows how); With these, the crystal of his brow, And then the dimple of his chin: All these did my Campaspe win. At last he set her both his eyes— She won, and Cupid blind did rise.   O Love! has she done this for thee?   What shall, alas! become of me?

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John Lyly. 1553-1606
86. Spring's Welcome
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88 words
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