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Sir John Suckling (1606-1642)
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Born to an old and wealthy Norfolk family, Suckling was educated at Westminster School, Trinity College Cambridge and Grays Inn.
He inherited the family wealth at 18 and pursued a military and ambassadorial career overseas which saw him knighted in 1830. He returned to the English court in 1632 where through his wealth and charm he was known as an elegant and popular gallant and ... more »
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''Why so pale and wan, fond lover
Sir John Suckling (1609-1642), British poet, playwright. Aglaura (l. 1-6). . . Oxford Book of English Verse, The, 1250-1918. Sir Arthur Quiller-Co...
Prithee, why so pale?''
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''Quit, quit, for shame; this will not move,
Sir John Suckling (1609-1642), British poet, playwright. Aglaura (l. 1-6). . . Oxford Book of English Verse, The, 1250-1918. Sir Arthur Quiller-Co...
This cannot take her.
If of herself she will not love,
Nothing can make her:
The devil take her!''
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''Will, when speaking well can't win her,
Sir John Suckling (1609-1642), British poet, playwright. Aglaura (l. 1-6). . . Oxford Book of English Verse, The, 1250-1918. Sir Arthur Quiller-Co...
Saying nothing do't?
Prithee, why so mute?''
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Of thee (kind boy) I ask no red and white
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to make up my delight,
no odd becoming graces,
Black eyes, or little know-not-whats, in faces;
Make me but mad enough, give me goo...
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I am impressed by your poem ' I sonnet', because it reminds of my times when i used to be a humanizer. I retired, because i made a decision to be a real man. Hence, a realman provides respect & dignity for his one & only. Your correspondence will be highly appreciated.
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Good morning!
I understand your concept, because it reminds me of my time, when i used to be a humanizer. I retired, because i made a decision to be a real man. Hence, a real man provide respect & dignity for his one & only. I am writing from experience. Your correspondence will be highly appreciated.
Have a nice day!
Mr. Koena France Mokoena
South Africa.
www.poemhunter.com/ kfmproductions