WHAT is your substance,
whereof are you made |
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That millions of strange shadows on you tend? |
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Since every one hath, every one, one shade, |
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And you, but one, can every shadow lend. |
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Describe Adonis, and the counterfeit |
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Is poorly imitated after you; |
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On Helens cheek all art of beauty set, |
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And you in Grecian tires are painted new: |
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Speak of the spring and foison of the year, |
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The one doth shadow of your beauty show, |
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The other as your bounty doth appear; |
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And you in every blessed shape we know. |
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In all external grace you have
some part, |
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But you like none, none you,
for constant heart. |
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