Marinda Poems and Translations upon Several Occasions [by Mary Monck] |
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On Providence.
From Filicaia.
As a kind Mother with indulgent EyeViews her fair Charge, and melts with Sympathy,
And one's dear Face imprints with Kisses sweet,
One to her Bosom clasps, one on her Knee,
Softly sustains in pleasing Dignity,
And one permits to cling about her Feet;
And reads their various Wants, and each Request
In Look, or Action, or in Sigh express'd:
This little Supplicant in gracious Style
She answers, that she blesses with a Smile;
Or if she blames their Suit, or if approves,
And whether pleas'd, or griev'd, yet still she loves:
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Watches affectionate o'er Human Race
One feeds, one comforts, does to all incline,
And each assists with kind Parental Care;
Or, once denying us some needful Grace,
Only denies to move an ardent Pray'r,
Or, courted for Imaginary Wants,
Seems to deny, but in denying grants.
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