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ANSWER TO THE PRECEDING, BY MR. P. HONE.
Fill'd as thou art with attic fire,And skill'd in classic lore divine,
Not yet content, woulds't thou aspire
In Flora's gorgeous wreath to shine?
Woulds't thou in language of the rose
Lessons of wisdom seek t'impart,
Or in the violet's breath disclose
The feelings of a generous heart?
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And welcome, shall thy steps attend;
Scholar, musician, florist, bard—
More dear to me than all, as friend.
Bring flow'rs and poesy, a goodly store,
Like Dickens' Oliver. I ask for Moore.
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