Relationships
Epigram 73. To Mrs. Francis Pegge, my wifes Neece
From A Chain of Golden Poems (1658)
Relationships
You once did think to be a Nun, but now
I hope you will forbeae that sacred vow;
And if you will be making vows) pray take
An husband, and an holy vow him make:
So whether you become a Nun, or wife,
(Under a vow) you may lead out your life.
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Cokain, Aston. “Epigram 73. To Mrs. Francis Pegge, my wifes Neece.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/cokain/239/.
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Cokain, Aston. “Epigram 73. To Mrs. Francis Pegge, my wifes Neece.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/cokain/239/.
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