Still to be neat, still to be drest,
As you were going to a feast;
Still to be powder'd, still perfum'd:
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Give me a look, give me a face, That make simplicity a grace; so beautiful description of simplicity which is not adulterated in any way. very nice poem. thank you . tony
i think this poem is wonderful i read it like 10 times over
The poet is marveling at the simple beauty and grace of his beloved without the adulteries of make-up. Beautifully said: Such sweet neglect more taketh me, Than all th'adulteries of art.
So so true.amazeing.. his perception of beauty all that time ago is the same today. Could have been written for my daughter. Can't stop reading it.