Nymphs And Shepherds
July 6, 2023Halcyon Days
July 6, 2023Love In Their Little Veins Inspires
Love in their little veins inspires
their cheerful notes, their soft desires.
While heat makes buds and blossoms spring,
those pretty couples love and sing.
But winter puts out their desire,
and half the year they want love’s fire.
Thomas Shadwell
Thomas Shadwell (1642-1692) was an English poet and playwright who was appointed Poet Laureate in 1689. He was known for his comedic plays and wrote many works for the stage.