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FOURTH BOOK OF AIRS: SONG 11, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: What means this folly, now to brave it so
Last Line: That made choice with discretion.
Subject(s): Love – Nature Of


WHAT means this folly, now to brave it so,
And then to use submission?
Is that a friend that straight can play the foe?
Who loves on such condition?

Though briars breed roses, none the briar affect:
But with the flower are pleased.
Love only loves delight and soft respect:
He must not be diseased.

These thorny passions spring from barren breasts,
Or such as need much weeding.
Love only loves delight and soft respect;
But sends them not home bleeding.

Command thy humour, strive to give content,
And shame not love's profession.
Of kindness never any could repent
That made choice with discretion.





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