The cowslips tall her pensioners be; In their gold coats spots you see, These be rubies, fairy favours, In those freckles live their savours; I must go seek some dewdrops here, And hang a pearl in every cowslip's ear. SLEEPEST or wakest thou, jolly Shepherd? Thy sheep be in the corn; And for one blast of thy minniken mouth, CRABBED age and youth Cannot live together: Youth is full of pleasance, Age is full of care; Youth like summer morn, Age like winter weather; Youth like summer brave, Age like winter bare. Youth is full of sport, Age's breath is short; Youth is nimble, age is lame; Youth is hot and bold, Age is weak and cold; Youth is wild, and age is tame. CRABBED AGE AND YOUTH. Age, I do abhor thee, Youth, I do adore thee; O, my love, my love is young! Age, I do defy thee: O, sweet shepherd, hie thee! For methinks thou stay'st too long. CALIBAN'S SONG. SHAKSPEARE. No more dams I'll make for fish ; Nor fetch in firing At requiring, Nor scrape trencher, nor wash dish: P 105 |