Showing posts with label stupid king. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stupid king. Show all posts

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.