The Works of Mr. Robert Gould In Two Volumes. Consisting of those Poems [and] Satyrs Which were formerly Printed, and Corrected since by the Author; As also of the many more which He Design'd for the Press. Publish'd from his Own Original Copies [by Robert Gould] |
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SONG XXII. The Boon.
I
Cou'd I believe when I did partFrom Cælia, that my tortur'd Heart
Cou'd e'er receive another Dart,
Not Raving with the bleeding Wound,
And dying with the Smart?
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But Beauty, tho' in some severe,In others to our Am'rous Care
Delighted lends a list'ning Ear;
All are not fooolish that are young,
Nor cruel that are fair.
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O Silvia! you redeem the RaceFrom all their Rigour and Disgrace,
Compassion in their stead you place;
And the dear Moment of Delight
Sits smiling on thy Face.
IV
Ah be but true! and bless my FlameWith Ardour still to be the same,
And to the Clouds I'll raise your Name
Nor there shall stop; but, singing thine,
Convey my Own to Fame.
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