Sonnet XXVIII: You That With Allegorys Curious Frame

 You that with allegory's curious frame, 
Of others' children changelings use to make, 
With me those pains for God's sake do not take: 
I list not dig so deep for brazen fame.
 

When I say "Stella," I do mean the same 
Princess of Beauty, for whose only sake 
The reins of Love I love, though never slake, 
And joy therein, though nations count it shame.
 

I beg no subject to use eloquence, 
Nor in hid ways do guide Philosophy: 
Look at my hands for no such quintessence; 

But know that I in pure simplicity 
Breathe out the flames which burn within my heart 
Love only reading unto me this art.

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