Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, TO A FRIEND UPON OVERBURY'S WIFE GIVEN TO HER, by HENRY KING (1592-1669)


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First Line: I know no fitter subject for your view
Last Line: Prove good to you, and perfect as this wife.
Subject(s): Marriage; Weddings; Husbands; Wives


I KNOW no fitter subject for your view
Than this, a meditation ripe for you,
As you for it. Which, when you read, you'll see
What kind of wife yourself will one day be:
Which happy day be near you, and may this
Remain with you as earnest of my wish;
When you so far love any, that you dare
Venture your whole affection on his care,
May he for whom you change your virgin-life
Prove good to you, and perfect as this Wife.





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