Nymphs And Shepherds
July 6, 2023Halcyon Days
July 6, 2023Love Quickly Is Pall’d
Love quickly is pall’d,
Tho’ with labour ’tis gain’d;
Wine never does cloy
Tho’ with ease ’tis obtain’d.
We sing while you sigh,
We laugh while you weep;
Love robs you of rest,
Wine lulls us asleep.
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.