The poetical remains of William Sidney Walker ... Edited with a memoir of the author by the Rev. J. Moultrie |
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THE CONTENTED LOVER. |
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THE CONTENTED LOVER.
“That which is established ought always to be considered as the
best.”
Morning Post, Sept. 14, 18—.
I ask not if the world enfold
A fairer form than thine,
Tresses more rich in flowing gold,
And eyes of sweeter shine.
A fairer form than thine,
Tresses more rich in flowing gold,
And eyes of sweeter shine.
It is enough for me to know
That thou art fair to sight;
That thou hast locks of golden flow,
And eyes of playful light.
That thou art fair to sight;
That thou hast locks of golden flow,
And eyes of playful light.
I ask not if there beat on earth
A warmer heart than thine,
A soul more rich in simple worth,
A genius more divine.
A warmer heart than thine,
A soul more rich in simple worth,
A genius more divine.
It is enough for me to prove
Thou hast a soul sincere,
A heart well made for quiet love,
A fancy rich and clear.
Thou hast a soul sincere,
A heart well made for quiet love,
A fancy rich and clear.
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Already by kind Heaven so far
Beyond my wishes bless'd,
I would not, with presumptuous prayer,
Petition for the best.
Beyond my wishes bless'd,
I would not, with presumptuous prayer,
Petition for the best.
While thou art wise, and good, and fair,
Thou art that best to me;
Nor would I, might I choose, prefer
A lovelier still to thee.
Thou art that best to me;
Nor would I, might I choose, prefer
A lovelier still to thee.
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