Medulla Poetarum Romanorum Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker |
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Zephyr.
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Zephyr.
See Winds.
His balmy Wings auspicious Zephyr shakes,The trickling Dew a joyous Season makes:
Where-e'er he flies appears the vernal Dye:
The Ground is green, and smiles the cheerful Sky.
With crimson Grace he paints the blushing Rose,
He on the darker Hyacinth bestows
A shaded Splendor, and with Purple bright
Makes the sweet scented Violet delight.
Not so, with Gems enchas'd, around the Loins
Of Parthian Kings the glitt'ring Girdle shines.
What Fleece, that with Assyrian Tincture glows,
Such rich Variety of Beauty shows?
Not Juno's Bird, the Glory of the Skies,
Proud of his Tail diversify'd with Eyes,
Displays such Colours in his curious Train,
Nor the bright changeful Bow, that circles round the Rain.
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