I hate the day, because it lendeth light to see all things, but not my love to see

I hate the day, because it lendeth light to see all things, but not my love to see

The quote “I hate the day, because it lendeth light to see all things, but not my love to see” from Edmund Spenser’s epic poem “Amoretti” encapsulates the deep longing and despair felt by the speaker as he yearns for his beloved. Spenser, a renowned poet of the Elizabethan era, is known for his intricate and emotional poetry that delves into themes of love, loss, and desire.