Female Poems On Several Occasions Written by Ephelia. The Second Edition, with large Additions |
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The Answer.
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The Answer.
Nothing adds to your fond Fire
More than Scorn or cold Disdain;
I to cherish your desire
Kindness us'd, but 'twas in vain.
More than Scorn or cold Disdain;
I to cherish your desire
Kindness us'd, but 'twas in vain.
You insulted on your Slave,
Humble Love you soon refus'd:
Hope not then a power to have,
Which ingloriously you us'd.
Humble Love you soon refus'd:
Hope not then a power to have,
Which ingloriously you us'd.
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Think not, Thirses, I will e'er
By my Love my Empire lose:
You grow constant through despair,
Love return'd you would abuse.
By my Love my Empire lose:
You grow constant through despair,
Love return'd you would abuse.
Though you still possess my Heart,
Scorn and Rigour I must feign.
Ah forgive that onely Art
Love has lost your Love to gain.
Scorn and Rigour I must feign.
Ah forgive that onely Art
Love has lost your Love to gain.
You that could my Heart subdue
To new Conquests ne'er pretend;
Let your Example make me true,
And of a conquer'd Foe a Friend.
To new Conquests ne'er pretend;
Let your Example make me true,
And of a conquer'd Foe a Friend.
Then if e'er I should complain
Of your Empire or my Chain;
Summon all your powerful Charms,
And sell the Rebel in your Arms.
Of your Empire or my Chain;
Summon all your powerful Charms,
And sell the Rebel in your Arms.
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