Arthur Quiller-Couch, ed. 1919. The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900.
Thomas Carew. 1595?1639?292. The Unfading Beauty
HE that loves a rosy cheek, | |
Or a coral lip admires, | |
Or from star-like eyes doth seek | |
Fuel to maintain his fires: | |
As old Time makes these decay, | 5 |
So his flames must waste away. | |
But a smooth and steadfast mind, | |
Gentle thoughts and calm desires, | |
Hearts with equal love combined, | |
Kindle never-dying fires. | 10 |
Where these are not, I despise | |
Lovely cheeks or lips or eyes. |