Versos English Garcilaso de la Vega The nuptial bed your industry profanes

English poem

The nuptial bed your industry profanes

by (1503–1536)

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The nuptial bed your industry profanes With lawless tires, and even the cradle stains; Into the winepress throws, ere half matured, The virgin grapes; delay is not endured; Picks locks, breaks bars, climbs walls however steep, And drugs the total family with sleep.