Mirth and Metre consisting of Poems, Serious, Humorous, and Satirical; Songs, Sonnets, Ballads & Bagatelles. Written by C. Dibdin, Jun |
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BACCHANALIAN.
When the joyous bowl, mantling with nectar divine,In libations is drain'd, at hilarity's shrine,
The bosom expanding, the mind free as air,
The soul bids defiance to sorrow and care;
For each social sympathy joining its scope,
Gives fruition for doubt, and enjoyment for hope;
While gaily goes the glass,
Each toasts his fav'rite lass,
And the patriot's pledge goes round,
Then song and story mingle,
And the merry glasses gingle,
Till the head grows light,
And the wits take flight,
Or in the bowl are drown'd.
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