Poems or, A Miscellany of Sonnets, Satyrs, Drollery, Panegyricks, Elegies, &c. At the Instance, and Request of Several Friends, Times, and Occasions, Composed; and now at their command Collected, and Committed to the Press. By the Author, M. Stevenson |
To my dear Friend Mr. Sam. Stainer new come from Messina.
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To my dear Friend Mr. Sam. Stainer new come from Messina.
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As to the thirsty, a full Cup,Or to a School-boy, breaking up,
Or to the poor, who wou'd relieve,
Or to a Man condemn'd, Reprieve.
Such is my Friend Stainer to me,
But none so welcome yet as he.
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As June to a tyr'd Traveller,Or Port to a long tost Mariner;
Or to the Dutch their Indie-Fleet,
Or us, that we in Thames cou'd see't:
Such is my Friend Stainer to me,
As much a joy as these cou'd be.
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As to Insurers Ship arriv'd,Or Coward that wars shock surviv'd,
Or Feast to Gluttons appetite,
Or to a Bride her Wedding night:
Such is my Friend Stainer to me,
Nothing so welcome though, as he.
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As Honour to a haughty mind,Or Lady to a leacher kind;
Or Mony to a Misers clutch,
Or a brave Victory o're the Dutch:
Such is my Friend of whom I've spoken,
Messina sent me for a Token.
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