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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ÆNIGMA.
[Who says the Fair are soft and kind]
Who says the Fair are soft and kind,And all to please by Heaven design'd?
I say 'tis false; they cruel are,
Yes, much more cruel than they're fair—
That Woman form'd me is most true,
And made me fine, I own it too;
But, 'twas to glut her Cruelty,
Delighting in my Misery:
Though I am guiltless, I assure ye,
She hangs me, without Judge, or Jury;
And then she stabs me to the Heart,
And runs me through in every Part.
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