by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
Fly not so swift Matches base text
Language: English
Fly not so swift, my dear, behold me dying, If not a smiling glance for all my crying, Yet kill me with thy frowns. The Satyrs o'er the lawns full nimbly dancing, Frisk it apace to view thy beauty's glancing. See how they coast the downs. Fain wouldst thou turn and yield them their delight, But that thou fear'st lest I should steal a sight.
Composition:
- Set to music by John Wilbye (1574 - 1638), "Fly not so swift", published 1609 [ vocal quartet ], madrigal
Text Authorship:
- by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
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This text was added to the website: 2004-12-08
Line count: 8
Word count: 65