The Pink.

FAir one, you did on me bestow
Comparisons too sweet to ow;
And but I found them sent from you
I durst not think they could be true.

But 'tis your uncontrolled power
Goddess-like to produce a flower,
And by your breath, without more …eed,
Make that a Pink which was a Weed.

Because I would be loth to miss
So sweet a Metamorphosis,
Upon what stalk soere I grow
Disdain not you sometimes to blow
And che…ish by your Virgin eye
What in your frown would droop and die:

So shall my thankful leaf repay
Persumed wishes every day:
And o're your fortune breathe a spell
Which may his obligation tell,
Who though he nought but she can give
Must ever your (Sweet) creature live.