[Poems on Several Occasions with A Pastoral to which is added A Discourse of Life] [by John Tutchin] |
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ODE.
[And why in red dost thou appear?]
I
And why in red dost thou appear?Heavens! how you look, and how I gaze?
Can you the Martial Livery wear,
And with it tread the Lovers Maze?
Though red and furious you are seen,
I'm sure you're white and kind within.
II
For you I sigh, I grieve alone;Give me your Heart to ease my pain;
I'll kindly mark it for mine own,
And give it back to you again:
Free from times blot, my Name shall rest,
Enroll'd so safe within your Breast.
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