Social Commentaries
For a Looking-Glass
From A Poetical Rhapsody (1602), ed. A. H. Bullen (1890–91)
Social Commentaries
If thou be fair, thy beauties beautify
With virtuous deeds and manners answerable:
If thou be foul, thy beauty's want supply.
With a fair mind and actions commendable.
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Davison, Francis. “For a Looking-Glass.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/davison/36/.
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Davison, Francis. “For a Looking-Glass.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/davison/36/.
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