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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SONG, by JOHN DOWLAND Poet's Biography
First Line: Time's eldest son, old age, the heir of ease
Last Line: As good as shows masks, justes, or tilt devices.
Subject(s): Happiness; Joy; Delight
First Line: Time's eldest son, old age, the heir of ease
Last Line: As good as shows masks, justes, or tilt devices.
Subject(s): Happiness; Joy; Delight
TIME'S eldest son, old age, the heir of ease,
Strength's foe,
Love's woe,
And foster to devotion,
Bids gallant youths in marshall prowess please,
As for himself, he hath no earthly motion,
But thinks, sighs, tears, vows, prayers, and sacrifices,
As good as shows masks, justes, or tilt devices.
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