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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To a YOUNG LADY,
With the Foregoing.
Ask not, sweet Innocence, what Grace
Sate for the Picture which I drew:—
Each skilful Eye around can trace
The bright Original in You.
Sate for the Picture which I drew:—
Each skilful Eye around can trace
The bright Original in You.
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“The Brow, where Sense, and Sweetness shine;
“The Look, which wakes, yet checks, Desire;”
The Form; the Features; all are thine;
'Tis your own Image you admire.
“The Look, which wakes, yet checks, Desire;”
The Form; the Features; all are thine;
'Tis your own Image you admire.
Unconscious of her Charms, thus Eve
Lean'd o'er the Margin of the Flood;
Beheld a Wonder in the Wave;
And prais'd the Beauty she bestow'd.
Lean'd o'er the Margin of the Flood;
Beheld a Wonder in the Wave;
And prais'd the Beauty she bestow'd.
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