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Poems to Thespia

To Which are Added, Sonnets, &c. [by Hugh Downman]
Downman, Hugh (1740-1809)
  
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Oh, true Name of Love,
Tender Affection! Genuine Source of bliss.
Immaculate and pure! The transient blaze
Of passion soon subsides; thy steadier fire
Time but increases. Soft, coercive Band
Connecting Souls! without thee what is Life!

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