Social Commentaries
To Sampson Baker
From Two Bookes of Epigrammes, and Epitaphs (1639), Book I
Social Commentaries
Sampson, whose strength not in thy Haire,
But in thy firmer Braine-pan lyes,
I friendly warne thee to beware
Of reason-blinding vanities.
By the implored helpe divine
Of wilde affects the Lyon slay.
Account strong Beere a Philistine,
And th' Indian Witch a Dalilah.
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