Thomas Wyati(I503–1542)

Stand Whoso List

Stand whoso list upon the slipper topslippery

Of court's estates, and let me here rejoice;

And use me quiet without let or stop,hindrance

Unknown in court, that hath such brackish joys:

In hidden place, so let my days forth pass,

That when my years be done, withouten noise,

I may die aged after the common trace.way

For him death gripeth right hard by the cropethroat

That is much known of other; and of himself alas,

Ooth die unknown, dazed with dreadful face.