Disdain Returned

Original Text:

Thomas Carew, Poems (J. D. for T. Walkley, 1640). STC 4620.

2 Or a coral lip admires,

3Or from star-like eyes doth seek

4 Fuel to maintain his fires;

5As old Time makes these decay,

6So his flames must waste away.

7But a smooth and steadfast mind,

8 Gentle thoughts and calm desires,

9Hearts with equal love combin'd,

10 Kindle never-dying fires.

11Where these are not, I despise

12Lovely cheeks, or lips, or eyes.

13No tears, Celia, now shall win

14 My resolv'd heart to return;

15I have search'd thy soul within,

16 And find nought, but pride, and scorn;

17I have learn'd thy arts, and now

18Can disdain as much as thou.

19Some power, in my revenge, convey

20That love to her I cast away.

1] The first two stanzas were first published in W. Porter's Madrigals and Airs, 632. Back to Line

Publication Start Year:

1640

RPO poem Editors:

N. J. Endicott

RPO Edition:

3RP 1.218-19.

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