He that loves a rosy cheek, Or a coral lip admires, Or from… - Thomas Carew

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He that loves a rosy cheek,
Or a coral lip admires,
Or from star-like eyes doth seek Fuel to maintain his fires,—
As old Time makes these decay,
So his flames must waste away.

Thomas Carew

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Thomas Carew (pronounced like "Carey") (1595 – March 22, 1640) was an English poet.

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