Poems, chiefly pastoral By John Cunningham. The second edition. With the Addition of several pastorals and other pieces |
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THE VIOLET.
I
Shelter'd from the blight ambition,Fatal to the pride of rank,
See me in my low condition,
Laughing on the tufted bank.
II
On my robes (for emulation)No variety's imprest:
Suited to an humble station,
Mine's an unembroider'd vest.
III
Modest tho' the maids declare me,May in her fantastic train,
When Pastora deigns to wear me,
Ha'n't a flow'ret half so vain.
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