by Thomas Carew (1595? - 1639?)
Disdaine returned Matches base text
Language: English
He that love's a Rosie Cheek or a Corall lip admires; or from Starlike eyes doth seek fuell to maintain his fires, as old time makes these decay, so his flames must wafte away. But a smooth and steadfast minde, Gentle thoughts, and calme desires, Hearts with equall love combin'd, Kindle never-dying fires: Where these are not, I dispise Lovely Cheekes, or Lips, or Eyes. Cælia, now no tears can 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 those Arts, and now Can disdaine as much as thou. Some God in my revenge convey that Love to her I cast away.
Composition:
- Set to music by Henry Lawes (c1595 - 1662), "Disdaine returned", from Ayres and Dialogues, Book 1
Text Authorship:
- by Thomas Carew (1595? - 1639?)
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- GER German (Deutsch) (Adolf von Marées) , "Schönheit"
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This text was added to the website: 2014-04-15
Line count: 20
Word count: 115