The Shamrock or, Hibernian Cresses. A Collection of Poems, Songs, Epigrams, &c. Latin as well as English, The Original Production of Ireland. To which are subjoined thoughts on the prevailing system of school education, respecting young ladies as well as gentlemen: with practical proposals for a reformation [by Samuel Whyte] |
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VII. To CHLOE.
Time's on the Wing, and will away—
Behold the Rose that scents the Skies!
Its blushing Beauties swift decay;
It fades, it dies.
Behold the Rose that scents the Skies!
Its blushing Beauties swift decay;
It fades, it dies.
The Lilly bows its silver Head;
The Violet sinks upon the Plain;
The Trees their leafy Honours shed:
How dull the Scene!
The Violet sinks upon the Plain;
The Trees their leafy Honours shed:
How dull the Scene!
Since Time has Wings, and will away,
Do thou the present Hour improve!
O, while you can, devote the Day
To Mirth, and Love!
Do thou the present Hour improve!
O, while you can, devote the Day
To Mirth, and Love!
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