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DRINK TO ME ONLY WITH THINE EYES (TO CELIA) (Ben Jonson) Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss within the cup, And I'll not ask for wine. The thirst that from the soul doth rise, Doth crave a drink divine; But might I of Jove's nectar sup, I would not change for thine. I sent thee late a rosy wreath, Not so much honoring thee As giving it a hope that there It could not withered be; But thou there on did't only breathe And sent'st back to me, Since when it grows and smells, I swear, Not of itself, but thee. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Words by Ben Jonson in 1616. The origin of the tune is unknown, but traces back to at least 1770. recorded by Deller Consort on Westron Wind @drink filename[ DRNKTOME TUNE FILE: DRNKTOME CLICK TO PLAY DC |
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