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 III.
Tho' I am younger than six others,Yet I take Place of all my Brothers;
I was the last of the Creation,
And always held in Veneration:
For God, well-pleas'd when I was come,
Bless'd me, and went in Triumph Home.
As for my Brothers, to their Shame
I blush, whene'er I hear their Name;
For they mind nothing but their Pleasure,
And heaping up of worldly Treasure.
They all love Tricks, and Over-reaching;
All my Delight's in Prayers and Preaching!
With their good Will no one should rest;
But I am Friend to Man and Beast;
I cheer his Heart, and glad each Feature,
And make him quite another Creature.
I give the plodding Lawyer Leisure;
The honest Tradesman Ease and Pleasure—
With Wife in Chaise, and eldest Son,
Smiling, he sallies out of Town;
Then, if I prove but clear and fine,
Woe to the Cheesecakes and the Wine.
Even Debtors long for my Return,
And bless the Hour that I am born!
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