Momentary
Beauty is but a vain and doubtful good;
a shining gloss that fadeth suddenly;
a flower that dies when first it ‘gins to bud.
— The Passionate Pilgrim

Beauty is but a vain and doubtful good;
a shining gloss that fadeth suddenly;
a flower that dies when first it ‘gins to bud.
— The Passionate Pilgrim

Love comforteth like sunshine after rain.
–Venus and Adonis

O, love’s best habit is a soothing tongue.
–The Passionate Pilgrim

Passion on passion, deeply is redoubled.
— Venus and Adonis

What’s sweet to do, to do will aptly find.
-A Lover’s Complaint

Bid me discourse, I will enchant thine ear.
-Venus and Adonis

Words are easy, like the wind;
Faithful friends are hard to find.
–The Passionate Pilgrim