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OBSERVATIONS IN THE ART OF ENGLISH POESY: 30 by THOMAS CAMPION

Poet Analysis

First Line: FOLLOW, FOLLOW
Last Line: BEG FOR MERCY.
Subject(s): COURTSHIP; LOVE;

Follow, follow,
Though with mischief
Arm'd, like whirlwind
Now she flies thee;
Time can conquer
Love's unkindness;
Love can alter
Time's disgraces:
Till death faint not
Then, but follow.
Could I catch that
Nimble traitor
Scornful Laura,
Swift-foot Laura,
Soon then would I
Seek avengement
What's th' avengement?
Ev'n submissly
Prostrate then to
Beg for mercy.




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