Shakespeare's Sonnets Navigator | Summary of Sonnet 51 in the Table of Contents | Notes for Sonnet 51 |
1 Thus can my love excuse the slow offence 2 Of my dull bearer when from thee I speed: 3 From where thou art why should I haste me thence? 4 Till I return, of posting is no need. 5 O, what excuse will my poor beast then find, 6 When swift extremity can seem but slow? 7 Then should I spur, though mounted on the wind; 8 In winged speed no motion shall I know: 9 Then can no horse with my desire keep pace; 10 Therefore desire of perfect'st love being made, 11 Shall neighno dull fleshin his fiery race; 12 But love, for love, thus shall excuse my jade; 13 Since from thee going he went wilful-slow, 14 Towards thee I'll run, and give him leave to go. |
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