The Grecian Story Being an Historical Poem, in Five Books. To which is Annex'd The Grove: Consisting of Divers Shorter Poems upon several Subjects. By J. H. [i.e. John Harington] |
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Thus, Curtains drawn 'twixt them, Timondes there;
Still Window's Light Clermanthe's Face howere
Thence to behold; he lay down by her side;
Both in their Cloaths; warm season well comply'd:
Grasp'd her in's Arms, whilst Silver Moon that hour
With Fainter Beams adorn'd the Rocky Bowr.
Blush strain'd into her Cheeks, least then might prove
Years Vow forgot: those formost Fruits of Love:
In Kisses seiz'd, which should his thoughts content;
Nere in that way (so free, so excellent)
Enjoy'd before, for Posture's pleasantness,
Time, Pillow, Bed; Bridal resemblances.
Her Beauties sparkled round, those fairest eyes
(On Gloomy Couch) like Morning-Stars when rise.
Or Rosie blushing East when Break of Day,
Her Cheeks and Lips conjoyn'd did shew, display.
Timondes slept that while, good Honest Heart,
Becalmed thoughts, till bare, Loud snorting Part.
At later Hours, the Rest themselves dispos'd
Conforming Both, their Gallant Eyes they clos'd.
Still Window's Light Clermanthe's Face howere
Thence to behold; he lay down by her side;
Both in their Cloaths; warm season well comply'd:
Grasp'd her in's Arms, whilst Silver Moon that hour
With Fainter Beams adorn'd the Rocky Bowr.
Blush strain'd into her Cheeks, least then might prove
Years Vow forgot: those formost Fruits of Love:
In Kisses seiz'd, which should his thoughts content;
Nere in that way (so free, so excellent)
Enjoy'd before, for Posture's pleasantness,
Time, Pillow, Bed; Bridal resemblances.
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(On Gloomy Couch) like Morning-Stars when rise.
Or Rosie blushing East when Break of Day,
Her Cheeks and Lips conjoyn'd did shew, display.
Timondes slept that while, good Honest Heart,
Becalmed thoughts, till bare, Loud snorting Part.
At later Hours, the Rest themselves dispos'd
Conforming Both, their Gallant Eyes they clos'd.
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