The Poetical Works of the late Mrs Mary Robinson including many pieces never before published. In Three Volumes |
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STANZAS PRESENTED WITH A GOLD CHAIN RING TO A ONCE DEAR FRIEND. |
The Poetical Works of the late Mrs Mary Robinson | ||
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STANZAS PRESENTED WITH A GOLD CHAIN RING TO A ONCE DEAR FRIEND.
Oh! take these little easy chains,
And may they hold you while you live:
For know, each magic link contains
The richest treasure I can give!
And may they hold you while you live:
For know, each magic link contains
The richest treasure I can give!
An emblem, earnest, of my love!
Pure as the gold that forms the toy;
The more 'tis try'd, the more 'twill prove
Beyond the touch of base alloy.
Pure as the gold that forms the toy;
The more 'tis try'd, the more 'twill prove
Beyond the touch of base alloy.
As even as these links shall be
The giver's mind, that scorns to range;
And, like the heart ordain'd for thee,
They may be broke! but cannot change!
The giver's mind, that scorns to range;
And, like the heart ordain'd for thee,
They may be broke! but cannot change!
Then, take the little shining toy,
And may it never quit thy sight;
And let it be my proudest joy,
To know my chains, tho' lasting, light!
And may it never quit thy sight;
And let it be my proudest joy,
To know my chains, tho' lasting, light!
The Poetical Works of the late Mrs Mary Robinson | ||