As Nelly to a chamber got <br />To take her leave of Ned <br />She loosd her lace & Cast a knot <br />(Ah why unlacd the maid.). <br />Now pull the further end she cryd <br />The Youth obeyd commands <br />And still the knot ye faster tyd <br />The more they parted hands <br />This fancy by the lover seen <br />She gave the silken braid <br />And with a kiss or two between <br />The parting posy said <br />When this you see remember me <br />And love me more & more <br />This knot when you at distance drew <br />Came closer than before.<br /><br />Thomas Parnell<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/epigram-on-a-ladys-lace-shown-for-a-favour/
