My Galley Charged with Forgetfulness

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My galley charged with forgetfulness       Thorough sharp seas in winter nights doth pass       'Tween rock and rock; and eke mine enemy, alas,       That is my lord, steereth with cruelness; And every oar a thought in readiness,       As though that death were light in such a case.       An endless wind doth tear the sail apace       Of forced sighs, and trusty fearfulness A rain of tears, a cloud of dark disdain,       Hath done the wearied cords great hinderance;       Wreathed with error and eke with ignorance, The stars be hid that led me to this pain;       Drowned is reason that should me consort, And I remain despairing of the port.