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On Elizabeth L. H
2023-12-06WOULDST thou hear what Man can say In a little? Reader stay. Underneath this stone doth lie As much Beauty as could die: Which in life did harbour giv...
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On Salathiel Pavy
2023-12-06WEEP with me all you that read This little story; And know for whom a tear you shed Death's self is sorry. 'Twas a child that so did thrive In...
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A Part of an Ode
2023-12-06IT is not growing like a tree In bulk doth make man better be; Or standing long an oak three hundred year To fall a log at last dry bald and sere: A l...
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At a Solemn Music
2023-12-06BLEST pair of Sirens pledges of Heaven's joy Sphere-born harmonious Sisters Voice and Verse! Wed your divine sounds and mixt power employ Dead thi...
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From Arcades
2023-12-06O'RE the smooth enameld green Where no print of step hath been Follow me as I sing And touch the warbled string. Under the shady roof Of branching...
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The Humble-Bee
2023-12-06BURLY dozing humble-bee Where thou art is clime for me. Let them sail for Porto Rique Far-off heats through seas to seek; I will follow thee alone Tho...
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Heri Cras Hodie
2023-12-06SHINES the last age the next with hope is seen To-day slinks poorly off unmarked between: Future or Past no richer secret folds O friendless Present! ...
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Give All to Love
2023-12-06GIVE all to love; Obey thy heart; Friends kindred days Estate good fame Plans credit and the Muse— Nothing refuse. 'Tis a brave master; Let ...
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To Cyriack Skinner
2023-12-06CYRIACK whose grandsire on the royal bench Of British Themis with no mean applause Pronounced and in his volumes taught our laws Which others at their...
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To Mr. Lawrence
2023-12-06LAWRENCE of virtuous father virtuous son Now that the fields are dank and ways are mire Where shall we sometimes meet and by the fire Help waste a sul...