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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HIS PRAYER TO PECUNIA, by RICHARD BARNFIELD Poet's Biography
First Line: Great lady, sith I have complyde thy prayse
Last Line: That in my want, thou wilt supplye me still.
Alternate Author Name(s): Barnefield, Richard
Subject(s): Prayer
First Line: Great lady, sith I have complyde thy prayse
Last Line: That in my want, thou wilt supplye me still.
Alternate Author Name(s): Barnefield, Richard
Subject(s): Prayer
Great Lady, sith I have complyde thy Prayse,
(According to my skill and not thy merit)
And sought thy Fame above the starrs to rayse;
(Had I sweet Ovids vaine, or Virgils spirit)
I crave no more but this, for my good will,
That in my Want, thou wilt supplye me still.
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