John Skelton, also known as John Shelton (c. 1460 – 21 June 1529), possibly born in Diss, Norfolk, was an English poet.
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“The bird of Araby,
That potentially
May never die,”
—John Skelton (1460?–1529)
“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
—Bible: New Testament Matthew, 3:17.
A “voice from heaven,” following the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist.
“With margeran gentle,
The flower of goodlihood,
Embroidered the mantle
Is of your maidenhood.”
—John Skelton (1460?–1529)