He that loves a rosy cheek, Or a coral lip admires, Or from star-like eyes doth seek Fuel to maintain his fires; As old Time makes these decay, So his flames must waste away.
But a smooth and steadfast mind, Gentle thoughts and calm desires, Hearts with equal love combinโd, Kindle never-dying fires. Where these are not, I despise Lovely cheeks, or lips, or eyes.
No tears, Celia, now shall win My resolvโd heart to return; I have searchโd thy soul within, And find nought, but pride, and scorn; I have learnโd thy arts, and now Can disdain as much as thou. Some power, in my revenge, convey That love to her I cast away.