Female Poems On Several Occasions Written by Ephelia. The Second Edition, with large Additions |
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[Rarest of Virgins, in whose Breast and Eyes]
Rarest of Virgins, in whose Breast and Eyes,
All that is Vertuous and Lovely lies:
Cou'd I describe but half thy Excellence,
How wou'd the Gods with speed Bodies condense!
Eternity for Thee they wou'd despise,
Leave their Divine Abodes, new Shapes devise,
Lovelier than that which Danaë did surprize.
All that is Vertuous and Lovely lies:
Cou'd I describe but half thy Excellence,
How wou'd the Gods with speed Bodies condense!
Eternity for Thee they wou'd despise,
Leave their Divine Abodes, new Shapes devise,
Lovelier than that which Danaë did surprize.
Proud if in any Form they thee cou'd please,
Or give to their Immortal Cares some ease;
When us, poor Mortals, with your Sight you bless,
None can find words their wonder to express;
Enamouring and dazling with your Sight,
You prove at once our Torture and Delight.
Or give to their Immortal Cares some ease;
When us, poor Mortals, with your Sight you bless,
None can find words their wonder to express;
Enamouring and dazling with your Sight,
You prove at once our Torture and Delight.
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