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To Phillis.
1
Tho' close immur'd, poor Captive Maid!Young Danae play'd a Wanton's part;
The Gold that in her Lap was laid,
Soon found a Passage to her Heart.
2
Ambitious Semele beguil'dBy Juno's unrelenting Hate,
Amid the bright Destruction smil'd,
Enjoy'd her God, and dy'd in state.
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The Swan on Leda's whiter Breast,Artful Deceiver! nestling lay,
With Joy she clasp'd her downy Guest,
Fond of a Bird so soft, and gay.
4
What Boon can faithful Merit share,Where Int'rest reigns, or Pride, or Show?
'Tis the rich Banker wins the Fair,
The Garter'd Knight, or Feather'd Beau.
5
No more my panting Heart shall beat,Nor Phillis claim one parting Groan;
Her Tears, her Vows, are all a Cheat,
For Woman loves herself alone.
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