Where art thou Muse that thou forget'st so long, To speak of that which gives thee all thy might? Spend'st thou thy fury on some worthless song, Darkening thy power to lend base subjects light?
Literary devices: contrast, allusion Muse- goddess of lyrical poetry WHERE HAS MY INSPIRATION GONE!
Return forgetful Muse, and straight redeem, In gentle numbers time so idly spent; Sing to the ear that doth thy lays esteem And gives thy pen both skill and argument.
Literary devices: personification Idly- in one spot/ no movement RETURN TO ME INSPIRATION!
Rise, resty Muse, my love's sweet face survey, If Time have any wrinkle graven there; If any, be a satire to decay, And make Time's spoils despised every where.
Literary devices:Personification Satire- voices are held to ridicule You give me the skill to write inspiration.