Seccombe and Arber, comps. Elizabethan Sonnets. 1904.
IdeaSonnet 4. Bright Star of Beauty! on whose Eyelids sit
Michael Drayton (15631631)[First printed in 1602 (No. 66), and in all later editions. ]
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A thousand nymph-like and enamoured Graces,
The Goddesses of Memory and Wit,
Which there in order take their several places.
In whose dear Bosom, sweet delicious L
Lays down his quiver, which he once did bear,
Since he that blessèd Paradise did prove;
And leaves his mother’s lap, to sport him there.
Let others strive to entertain with words!
My soul is of a braver mettle made:
I hold that vile, which vulgar Wit affords,
In me ’s that faith which Time cannot invade!
Let what I praise, be still made good by you!
Be you most worthy, whilst I am most true!