He that loves a rosy cheek, Or a coral lip admires, Or from star-like eyes doth seek Fuel to maintain his fires; As old Time makes these decay, So his flames must waste away. But a smooth and steadfast mind, Gentle thoughts and calm desires, Hearts with equal love combin'd, Kindle never-dying fires. Where these are not,
I despise Lovely cheeks, or lips, or eyes. No tears,
Celia, now shall win My resolv'd heart to return; I have search'd thy soul within, And find nought, but pride, and scorn; I have learn'd thy arts, and now Can disdain as much as thou. Some power, in my revenge, convey That love to her I cast away.
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The first two stanzas were first published in W.
Porter's Madrigals and Airs, 632.
