Monday, November 28, 2011

Attributed to Henry VIII, that scamp

Anonymous (c. 16th century) might well have been that wild and capricious king himself. But we're not sure.*

Western wind, when will thou blow
The small rain down can rain?
Christ, if my love were in my arms
And I in my bed again!

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*Royal 'we' also employed for scholarly purposes.

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