Sonnet 141: In faith, I do not love thee with mine eyes

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William Shakespeare 1564–1616
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In faith, I do not love thee with mine eyes, For they in thee a thousand errors note; But 'tis my heart that loves what they despise, Who in despite of view is pleased to dote. Nor are mine cars with thy tongue's tune delighted, Nor tender feeling to base touches prone, Nor taste, nor smell, desire to be invited To any sensual feast with thee alone; But my five wits, nor my five senses can Dissuade one foolish heart from serving thee, Who leaves unswayed the likeness of a man, Thy proud heart's slave and vassal wretch to be. Only my plague thus far I count my gain, That she that makes me sin awards me pain.

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  1. Your mum Australia

    i love this!

  2. F. W. Bodish United States

    This is pretty much the song "My Funny Valentine" but in iambic pentameter. I like it.

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