V. It is most true—that eyes are formed to serve

Sir Philip Sidney (1554–1586)

IT is most true—that eyes are formed to serve

The inward light; and that the heavenly part

Ought to be King; from whose rules, who doth swerve,

(Rebels to Nature) strive for their own smart:

It is most true—what we call CUPID’s dart,

An image is; which for ourselves we carve,

And, fools! adore, in temple of our heart;

Till that good GOD make church and churchman starve:

True—that true beauty, Virtue is indeed;

Whereof this beauty can be but a shade,

Which elements with mortal mixture breed:

True—that on earth, we are but pilgrims made;

And should in soul, up to our country move:

True—and yet true, that I must STELLA love.