Why does she put me to many indignities,
Shifts to prevent myself thinking upon her,
My golden Katie, who loveth not kisses?
I wear my new dresses and put on silk stockings,
All to prevent myself thinking upon her,
Who is more lovely than fair river-lilies.
Lesbia Harford
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/why-does-she-put-me-to-many-indignities/
