In the Stay of Her Own Steadfast Might

I have always loved this Spenser sonnet. I secretly hoped it would someday describe me. But perhaps it was meant for my little one.

THRICE happy she! that is so well assured
Unto herself, and settled so in heart,
That neither will for better be allured,
Ne feared with worse to any chance to start;
But, like a steady ship, doth strongly part	5
The raging waves, and keeps her course aright;
Ne aught for tempest doth from it depart,
Ne aught for fairer weather’s false delight.
Such self-assurance need not fear the spite
Of grudging foes, ne favour seek of friends:	10
But, in the stay of her own steadfast might,
Neither to one herself nor other bends.
Most happy she, that most assur’d doth rest;
But he most happy, who such one loves best.

I think this might be my favorite video ever. Of anything. Because her twist on my "I love Cody/I love Cordy/I love Emma/I'm glad that you're my kids!" is just...well. See for yourself. Bonus comes at the end, when she then wants to watch the video. Of herself. Immediately.


So well assured, indeed.