Disdain Returned. Thomas Carew (1595?-1639?). I. Admiration. Bliss Carman, et al., eds. 1904. The World's Best Poetry. II. Love

Bliss Carman, et al., eds. The World’s Best Poetry.
Volume II. Love. 1904.

I. Admiration

Disdain Returned

Thomas Carew (1595?–1639?)


HE that loves a rosy cheek,
Or a coral lip admires,
Or from starlike eyes doth seek
Fuel to maintain his fires;
As old Time makes these decay,	5
So his flames must waste away.

But a smooth and steadfast mind,
Gentle thoughts, and calm desires,
Hearts with equal love combined,
Kindle never-dying fires:—	10
Where these are not, I despise
Lovely cheeks or lips or eyes.