A Necklace
July 6, 2023Your Letter, Lady, Came Too Late
July 6, 2023A Girdle
Whene’er the wast makes too much hast,
That hast againe makes too much wast.
I here stand keeper while ’tis light,
‘Tis theft to enter when ’tis night.
This girdle doth the wast embrace
To keepe all others from that place.
This circle here is drawne about
To keepe all tempting spiritts out.
Whoe’er the girdle doth undoe
Hee quite undoes the owner too
William Strode
William Strode (1600-1645) was an English poet and clergyman. He was educated at Oxford University and later became a member of the clergy. Strode's poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and religion. Some of his most famous works include "Aire and Angels," "Of His Mistress," and "On a Late Wounded Saint." Strode's work was admired by several of his contemporaries, including John Donne.