“Fain would I wed a fair young man that night and day could please me, When my mind or body grieved that had the power to ease me. Maids are full of longing thoughtsthat breed a bloodless sickness, And that, oft I hear men say, is only cured by quickness.”
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Thomas Campion
Thomas Campion, born on February 12, 1567, and died on March 1, 1620, was an English composer and poet. His works encompassed religious music, secular songs, and dramatic music, which had a profound impact on later musicians. more
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