Mary Wroth

Crown Sonnet - You blessed stars

You blessed stars which do Heaven's glory show,

And at your brightness makes our eyes admire

Yet envy not if I on earth below

Enjoy a sight which moves in me more fire;

 

I do confess such beauty breeds desire,

You shine, and clearest light on us bestow,

Yet doth a sight on earth more warmth inspire

Into my loving soul, his force to know;

 

Clear, bright, and shining as you are, is this

Light of my joy, fixed steadfast, nor will move

His light from me, nor I change from his love,

But still increase as th'height of all my bliss.

 

His sight gives life unto my love-ruled eyes,

My love content because in his, love lies.