Sonet 1
The worlds faire Rose, and Henries frosty fire, Iohns tyrannie; and chast Matilda's wrong, Th'inraged Queene, and furious Mortimer, The scourge of Fraunce, and his chast loue I song; Deposed Richard, Isabell exil'd, The gallant Tudor, and fayre Katherine, Duke Humfrey, and old Cobhams haplesse child, Couragious Pole, and that braue spiritfull Queene; Edward, and that delicious London Dame, Brandon, and that rich dowager of Fraunce, Surrey, with his fayre paragon of fame, Dudleys mishap, and vertuous Grays mischance; Their seuerall loues since I before haue showne, Now giue me leaue at last to sing mine owne.
AI analysis available. Enable JavaScript to interact.
About this line
"The worlds faire Rose, and Henries frosty fire,..."
This evocative piece by Michael Drayton, titled "Sonet 1", represents a masterful exploration of classic. The lines capture a profound emotional resonance... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...