Lucasta Epodes, Odes, Sonnets, Songs, &c. To which is added Aramantha, A Pastorall. By Richard Lovelace |
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On the POEMS.
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On the POEMS.
How humble is thy Muse (Deare) that can daignSuch servants as my pen to entertaine?
Clad in thy Muses gallant livery?
I shall disgrace my master, prove a staine,
And no addition to his honour'd traine.
Though all that read me will presume to swear
I neer read thee: yet if it may appear
I love the Writer and admire the writ,
I my owne want betray, not wrong thy wit.
Did thy worke want a prayse, my barren brain
Could not afford it: my attempt were vaine.
It needs no foyle: All that ere writ before
Are foyles to thy faire Poems and no more.
Then to be lodg'd in the same sheets with thine,
May prove disgrace to yours, but grace to mine.
Norris Jephson Col.
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