Living
To the Same
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb, IV: Poems and Plays, ed. E. V. Lucas
Living
External gifts of fortune, or of face,
Maiden, in truth, thou hast not much to show;
Much fairer damsels have I known, and know,
And richer may be found in every place.
In thy mind seek thy beauty, and thy wealth.
Sincereness lodgeth there, the soul's best health.
O guard that treasure above gold or pearl,
Laid up secure from moths and worldly stealth--
And take my benison, plain-hearted girl.
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Lamb, Charles. “To the Same.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/lamb/57/.
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Lamb, Charles. “To the Same.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/lamb/57/.
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