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Chaucerian Epigram

And lo with endlesse heaving swinke
I suffered just enough to drinke
and bathe myselfe all in the lake
before the Churche my soul did take

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Written May 25th, 2004

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  • J Rhys Davies
    October 1, 2004
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    I think it’s amazing at how much I miss out when I tend to lose myself in laziness. I can’t say I particularly care for the Old English style of this, but I dig the message. That’s the one thing you always have going to for hands down.

    ~ John


  • Gypsy
    June 2, 2004
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    Swinke I believe is labor yes?
    Quite a charming little dite actually in my opinion as it did bring a smile .

  • Saddamagram
    May 30, 2004
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    This is without doubt, the worst thing I have ever read on this site.


  • StalkingWaffles
    May 29, 2004
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    wow... really like this poem.


  • MargaretG
    May 29, 2004
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    My ignorance is showing! Quick tell me what swinke is!
    I like your meter and rhyme, and if I knew what it was about, I would compliment you on your wit!

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