The Unfading Beauty

Portrait of Thomas Carew
Thomas Carew 1595–1640

HE that loves a rosy cheek, Or a coral lip admires, Or from star-like eyes doth seek Fuel to maintain his fires: As old Time makes these decay, 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. Where these are not, I despise Lovely cheeks or lips or eyes.

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  1. ramonito pacenio Philippines

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    how lovely was the poem made i like it very much how about he explains all about the difference of the physical and the spiritual beauty.

  2. roveLyn :) Philippines

    nice ^^

    whOOh. . i lUb dz pOem. .hOw nice.. .awesOme!!

  3. Geda United Kingdom

    This poem is really beautiful. (;

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