Social Commentaries

To the honourable Gentleman Master William Ramsaye, one his of Maiesties Bed-chamber.

by John Taylor 1580–1653

From The Nipping and Snipping of Abuses (1614)

Social Commentaries

Anagramma. I am allwayes mery.
Your Name doth with your Anagram agree,
And Heau'ns confirme my wish acomplisht be,
That you in Noble Actions ner'e be weary,
But as your Name Includes be Alwayes mery.

MLA

Taylor, John. “To the honourable Gentleman Master William Ramsaye, one his of Maiesties Bed-chamber.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/taylor_j/127/.

Chicago

Taylor, John. “To the honourable Gentleman Master William Ramsaye, one his of Maiesties Bed-chamber.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/taylor_j/127/.

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