Posthumous Poems/Song for Chastelard
SONG FOR CHASTELARD
Though ye be never so fair a May As Queen Marie that is so sweet, I am so bounden in love's way I may not go upon my feet.
Though ye be never so true a thing As Saint Marie that is so clean, Yet I am so taken in your loving I wis ye be the better queen.
Though I be never so good in face As Absalom that was callèd fair, Give me so much of your least grace As I may kiss your neck and hair.
Though I be never so wise a king As Solomon that woned out south,Do so much for me, good sweeting, As I may kiss upon your mouth.