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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SONG, by JOHN DOWLAND Poet's Biography
First Line: Die not before thy day, poor man condemned
Last Line: So she ends her willing song.
Subject(s): Happiness; Joy; Delight
First Line: Die not before thy day, poor man condemned
Last Line: So she ends her willing song.
Subject(s): Happiness; Joy; Delight
DIE not before thy day, poor man condemned,
But lift thy low looks from the humble earth,
Kiss not despair, and see sweet hope contemned:
The hag hath no delight, but moan for mirth,
Fie, poor fondling, be thou willing
To preserve thyself from killing:
Hope thy keeper glad to free thee
Bids thee go, and will not see thee
Hie thee quickly from thy wrong—
So she ends her willing song.
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