Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ENTERTAINMENT, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT First Line: Wouldst know what entertainment I expect? Last Line: As for thy meat, I shall but count it sauce. Subject(s): Friendship; Greed; Avarice; Cupidity | ||||||||
WOULDST know what entertainment I expect? Why, nothing but Good cheer. But, prithee let not this reflect Thy hospitable care Upon thy Cellar or thy Kitchin; I By cupps & dishes count not jollity. 2 Not from thy Cook or Butler, but from thee I for my wellcome look: Which will be best, yf thou wilt be Butler thyself & Cook: Let mine eys drink thy cheerfull countnance, ne'r Shall I for bright & brisque Canary care. 3 A Mess of Smiles gentiley garnishd out With spruce Discourse, will be A daintyer Feast then ever ought Its quaint nativitie To the most learned kitchin; specaly When hearty Symptomes bear it company. 4 Into the bargain would thy courtesy Content the Belly too; Be sure, for what's but by the by Thou mak'st not most adoe. In thine own Sweetnes I the banquet place; As for thy Meat, I shall but count it Sauce. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...LA RONDE DU DIABLE by AMY LOWELL WITH MERCY FOR THE GREEDY by ANNE SEXTON MARIE MIGNOT by RICHARD HARRIS BARHAM Γενεθλιακον by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Γενεθλιακον by JOSEPH BEAUMONT A CONCLUSORIE HUMNE TO THE SAME WEEK; & FOR MY FRIEND by JOSEPH BEAUMONT |
|