Memoirs of the Life of Barton Booth ... With his Character. To which are added Several Poetical Pieces, Written by Himself, viz. Translations from Horace, Songs, Odes, &c. To which is likewise annexed, the Case of Mr. Booth's last illness, and what was observ'd (particularly with regard to the Quick-Silver found in his Intestines) upon the Opening of his Body, in the Presence of Sir Hans Sloan by Mr. Alexander Small, Surgeon. Publish'd by an Intimate Acquaintance of Mr. Booth, By Consent of his Widow |
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DAMON to PHILOMEL. |
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DAMON to PHILOMEL.
I
Midnight Charmer of the Grove,Where I lament my wretched Fate:
Our joint Complaint, alas! is Love,
The Difference of our Fortune, great.
II
Relief to me no Seasons bring;For ever doom'd to sigh in vain:
But you, sweet Bird, who mourn in Spring,
In Summer Pleasures lose your Pain.
III
Already from yon bloomy Spray,Your willing Mate your Plaint returns;
Already seems to chide your Stay,
And with an equal Ardour burns.
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IV
Go, Philomel, accomplish allThe Joy, that happy Love bestows:
Obey the tender Warbler's Call,
And leave poor Damon to his Woes.
V
And when the new, returning Year,Again shall call you to the Grove;
Sweet Philomel, you'll find me here,
Complaining still of hopeless Love.
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