But that her aspect in more splendid guise

Upon the day when I took up Love's chain

Diversely glowed, for nothing mortal vies

Therewith.... (Sonnet 112.)

From each fair eyelid's tranquil firmament

So brightly shine my stars untreacherous,

That none, whose love thoughts are magnanimous,

Would from aught else choose warmth or guidance lent.

Oh, 'tis miraculous, when on the grass

She sits, a very flower, or when she lays