DAWN

by: John Ford (1586-1639)

LY hence, shadows, that do keep

Watchful sorrows charm'd in sleep!

Tho' the eyes be overtaken,

Yet the heart doth ever waken

Thoughts chain'd up in busy snares

Of continual woes and cares:

Love and griefs are so exprest

As they rather sigh than rest.

Fly hence, shadows, that do keep

Watchful sorrows charm'd in sleep!

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