as much as the earlier rage, because of the absolute conviction the poem brings to both, epitomising the "all-or-nothing" moods of love. The logic has been revised, and the poet's attitude to his mistress reversed, by some off-stage flourish of erotic magic. How could he ever have called "such wit a franzie"--and only moments ago? It was evidently all just a lovers' tiff.[by Sir Philip Sidney]
From Certain Sonnets, No 30, Ring Out Your Belles . . .
from Carol Rumens: The Guardian: Books blog: Poem of the week: Ring Out Your Belles . . . by Sir Philip Sidney
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