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Poems on Several Occasions

Written in imitation of the manner of Anacreon, with Other Poems, Letters and Translations [by John Oldmixon]
(1673-1742)
 
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Epigram. On a pert, slovenly Satyrist.

Prithee W---s don't write Satire,
Thou know'st nothing of the matter;
If thou would'st be wise and dapper,
Keep clean thy Face and eke thy paper.
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