Though giddy in my passion, on firme land,

And still behold the seasons of the yeare,

Springs in my hope, and Winters in my feare.

And sure I'me 'bove the earth: For th' highest star

Shoots beames, but dim to what Castara's are,

And in her sight and favour I even shine

In a bright orbe beyond the Christalline.

If then Castara I in Heaven nor move,

Nor Earth, nor Hell; where am I but in Love?

To my honoured Friend, Mr. E. P.