In every brain there do loose atoms lie,[note]there do loose atoms lie,] loose Atomes there do lye, 1653[/note]
Those which are sharp, from them do fancies fly.
Long airy atoms nimble are, and free,[note]Long airy atoms nimble are, and free,] Those that are long, and Aiery, nimble be. 1653[/note]
But atoms round and square are dull and sleepy.[note]atoms round and square are dull and sleepy.] Round and Square ones dull and sleepy be. 1664; Round and Square ones, dull and sleepy be. 1668[/note]