Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SONNET (2), by CHARLES COTTON


Poetry Explorer

Classic and Contemporary Poetry

SONNET (2), by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Why dost thou say thou lov'st me now
Last Line: But to profess it were a crime.
Subject(s): Love


WHY dost thou say thou lov'st me now,
And yet proclaim it is too late,
When bound by folly, or by Fate,
Thou can'st no further grace allow?

Repeat no more that killing voice,
Thou beauteous Victrice of my heart;
Or find a way to ease my smart,
Maugre thy now repented choice.

'Tis not too late to love, and do
What Love and Nature prompt thee to,
Whilst thus thou triumph'st in thy prime,

Thou may'st discreetly love, and use
Those pleasures thou did'st once refuse:
But to profess it were a crime.





Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!


Other Poems of Interest...
Home: PoetryExplorer.net