Mark how the bashful morn in vain <br />Courts the amorous marigold, <br />With sighing blasts and weeping rain, <br />Yet she refuses to unfold. <br />But when the planet of the day <br />Approacheth with his powerful ray, <br />The she spreads, then she receives <br />His warmer beams into her virgin leaves. <br /> <br />So shalt thou thrive in love, fond boy; <br />If thy tears and sighs discover <br />Thy grief, thou never shalt enjoy <br />The just reward of a bold lover. <br />But when with moving accents thou <br />Shalt constant faith and service vow, <br />Thy Celia shall receive those charms <br />With open ears, and with unfolded arms.<br /><br />Thomas Carew<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/boldness-in-love/
