Edward Dyer. Circa 1540-1607

RICHARD EDWARDS. Circa 1523-1566.

The fallyng out of faithfull frends is the renuyng of loue.[21:5]

The Paradise of Dainty Devices.

My mind to me a kingdom is;
Such present joys therein I find,
That it excels all other bliss
That earth affords or grows by kind:

Though much I want which most would have,

Yet still my mind forbids to crave.

MS. Rawl. 85, p. 17.[22:1]

Some have too much, yet still do crave;

I little have, and seek no more:

They are but poor, though much they have,

And I am rich with little store:

They poor, I rich; they beg, I give;

They lack, I have; they pine, I live.

MS. Rawl. 85, p. 17.