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The Lovers Clock

That none beguiled be by Time's quick flowing,

Lovers have in their hearts a clock still going;

For, though Time be nimble, his

Are

Are

Where Love hath his notions.

Hope is the mainspring on which moves desire,

And these do the less wheels, fear, joy, inspire;

The balance is thought,

And striking,

And ne'er giving o'er.

Occasion's the hand which still's moving round,

Till by it the critical hour may be found;

And, when that falls out, it will

Kisses,

Strange blisses,

And what you best like.

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John Suckling

Sir John Suckling (10 February 1609 – after May 1641) was an English poet, prominent among those renowned for careless gaiety and wit – the acco…

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