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TO A FRIEND UPON OVERBURY'S WIFE GIVEN TO HER by HENRY KING (1592-1669)

Poet Analysis

First Line: I KNOW NO FITTER SUBJECT FOR YOUR VIEW
Last Line: PROVE GOOD TO YOU, AND PERFECT AS THIS WIFE.
Subject(s): MARRIAGE; WEDDINGS; HUSBANDS; WIVES;

I KNOW no fitter subject for your view
Than this, a meditation ripe for you,
As you for it. Which, when you read, you'll see
What kind of wife yourself will one day be:
Which happy day be near you, and may this
Remain with you as earnest of my wish;
When you so far love any, that you dare
Venture your whole affection on his care,
May he for whom you change your virgin-life
Prove good to you, and perfect as this Wife.



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