; it is ridiculous in the thoughts, but simple and sweet in diction.
| DIGNIFIED: | |
| Canzone 2 | O aspettata in ciel, &c. |
| Canzone 9 | Gentil mia Donna, &c. |
The first half of this ninth canzone is exquisite; and in Canzone 8, the nine lines beginning:
O poggi, o valli, &c.
to
cura
, are expressed with vigour and chastity.
| DIGNIFIED, cont.: | |
| Canzone 9 | Daquel dì innanzi a me medesmo piacqui Empiendo d'un pensier' alto, e soave Quel core, ond' hanno i begli occhi la chiave |
Note. O that the Pope would take these eternal keys, which so for ever turn the bolts on the finest passages of true passion!