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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The MALECONTENTS.
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The MALECONTENTS.
Inscribed to Miss ST. LEGER.
Displeas'd with Courts, and human Crimes,
Wit, Truth, and Modesty agreed,
Forsaking Earth's infected Climes,
Back to their native Skies to speed:
Wit, Truth, and Modesty agreed,
Forsaking Earth's infected Climes,
Back to their native Skies to speed:
They 'd reach'd a Mountain's verdant Side,
Now ready bent to wing their Flight;
When, by a River's murmuring Tide,
Young Cælia struck their ravish'd Sight.
Now ready bent to wing their Flight;
When, by a River's murmuring Tide,
Young Cælia struck their ravish'd Sight.
‘See! see a nearer Heaven in View!’
(Says Wit) ‘Quick let us seize on this:’
Transported, then, to her they flew;
And took Possession of the Bliss.
(Says Wit) ‘Quick let us seize on this:’
Transported, then, to her they flew;
And took Possession of the Bliss.
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