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A Ditty
by Sir Philip Sidney
My true-love hath my heart, and I have his,
By just exchange one to the other given:
I hold his dear, and mine he cannot miss,
There never was a better bargain driven:
My true-love hath my heart, and I have his.
His heart in me keeps him and me in one,
My heart in him his thoughts and senses guides:
He loves my heart, for once it was his own,
I cherish his because in me it bides:
My true-love hath my heart, and I have his.
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Today's poem is in the public domain.
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About this poem:
Today is Sir Philip Sidney's birthday.
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 Poetry by Sidney
The Major Works
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Born November 30, 1554, Philip Sidney is one of the most important literary figures of the Elizabethan Age.
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