Mary Wroth

Crown 4

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.