02-13-2023, 11:49 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-13-2023, 01:42 PM by RiverNotch.)
The Moon holds faithful to the coast
the tide, yet Romeo calls her envious,
he calls her mutable,
while in such nights lit by the Sun
the most clear-eyed pilots too often run
their ships aground. Do not mistake
the wishes of Diana's votaries
but receive, receive, as freely as she leads
the steadfast hunter to the hind
he stalks. She knows it best
how women are loved, she knows it is best
how women love: wish not the slightest
strand of hair on Rosaline's neck
to change, although it testifies
against you in standing straight
when you pass, and the Virgin Goddess
will change, according to her kindness, what
needs changing.
the tide, yet Romeo calls her envious,
he calls her mutable,
while in such nights lit by the Sun
the most clear-eyed pilots too often run
their ships aground. Do not mistake
the wishes of Diana's votaries
but receive, receive, as freely as she leads
the steadfast hunter to the hind
he stalks. She knows it best
how women are loved, she knows it is best
how women love: wish not the slightest
strand of hair on Rosaline's neck
to change, although it testifies
against you in standing straight
when you pass, and the Virgin Goddess
will change, according to her kindness, what
needs changing.