Of Loose Atoms

In every brain there do loose atoms lie,1
Those which are sharp, from them do fancies fly.
Long airy atoms nimble are, and free,2
But atoms round and square are dull and sleepy.3

  1. there do loose atoms lie,] loose Atomes there do lye, 1653
  2. Long airy atoms nimble are, and free,] Those that are long, and Aiery, nimble be. 1653
  3. 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