Thomas Lodge

Gender: 
Male
  • Love in my bosom, like a bee,
      Doth suck his sweet;
    Now with his wings he plays with me.
      Now with his feet;
    Within mine eyes he makes his nest,
    His bed amidst my tender breast,
    My kisses are his daily feast,
    And yet he robs me of my rest...

  • Like to the clear in highest sphere
    Where all imperial glory shines:
    Of selfsame color is her hair,
    Whether unfolded, or in twines:
      Heigh-ho, fair Rosalynd!
    Her eyes are sapphires set in snow,
    Refining heaven by every wink;
    The gods do...

  • Love guards the roses of thy lips
    And flies about them like a bee;
    If I approach he forward skips,
    And if I kiss he stingeth me.

    Love in thine eyes doth build his bower,
    And sleeps within their pretty shine;
    And if I look the boy will lower,
    And from...