Mary Wroth
The Crown Sonnets
And be in his brave court a glorious light,
Shine in the eyes of faith, and constancy,
Maintain the fires of love still burning bright
Not slightly sparkling but light flaming be.
Never to slack till earth no stars can see,
Till sun, and moon do leave to us dark night,
And second chaos once again do free
Us and the world from all division's spite,
Till then, affections which his followers are
Govern our hearts, and prove his power's gain
To taste this pleasing sting seek with all care
For happy smarting is it with small pain,
Such as although it pierce your tender heart
And burn, yet burning you will love the smart.