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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[While in Pun, in Song, or Rebus]
While in Pun, in Song, or Rebus,
Half the Town their Passion own;
Why does Damon, Friend of Phœbus,
Speak his Love by Looks alone?
Half the Town their Passion own;
Why does Damon, Friend of Phœbus,
Speak his Love by Looks alone?
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Sadly sighing, cry'd the Poet,
(For a Sigh would force its Way)
“Looks alone, too well I know it,
“Looks alone can speak for me:
(For a Sigh would force its Way)
“Looks alone, too well I know it,
“Looks alone can speak for me:
“While they write from Whim, or Fashion,
“Tell the Triflers of an Hour,
“Words may speak a little Passion;
“Great ones are beyond their Power.”
“Tell the Triflers of an Hour,
“Words may speak a little Passion;
“Great ones are beyond their Power.”
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