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Epigram 24 (Olde Abbeyes who that liues doth not despise,)
From Chrestoleros (1598), Book 6
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Olde Abbeyes who that liues doth not despise,
Which knew their fall & knows they cānot rise?
And I despise the new, because I see.
They were but are not; these will neuer be.
But wer't not sinne, and might I be so bold,
I would desire one newe for many olde.
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Bastard, Thomas. “Epigram 24 (Olde Abbeyes who that liues doth not despise,).” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/bastard/224/.
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Bastard, Thomas. “Epigram 24 (Olde Abbeyes who that liues doth not despise,).” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/bastard/224/.
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