Oh vanity of man's unstable mind

The golden sun rose from the silver wave, And with his beams enamelled every green.

The throne of Cupid had an easy stair; His bark is fit to sail with every wind; The breach he makes no wisdom can repair.

Better sit still, men say, than rise to fall.

The rose within herself her sweetness closed.

Aurora bright her crystal gates unbarred, And bridegroom-like forth stept the glorious sun.

Patience, a praise; forbearance is a treasure; Sufferance, an angel is; a monster, rage.