The Harp of Erin Containing the Poetical Works of the Late Thomas Dermody. In Two Volumes |
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THE SEARCH;
OR FLORIMEL STRAYED.
Gentle shepherds, have you seen,Tripping o'er the flow'ry green,
Her whose charms have wond'rous pow'r,
Lavish Nature's fairest flow'r!
Many tokens I can show
By which my sweetheart you may know.
In her cheeks sly dimples dwell,
Like the rose's dewy bell;
In her eyes, where rapture plays,
Quivers shine of pointed rays;
White her front as untrod snow,
Her breath the sweet-pea's balmy blow;
Her lips as tender morning red;
Her teeth, rich pearls in coral bed;
Her sunny tresses, waving, vie
With the brown broom's golden dye.
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Some unworthy, mean mistake,
In the search for my soul's flame,
Single out the brightest dame,
Then bring the wand'rer back to me,
For that surely must be she!
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