Lyric Poems Made in Imitation of the Italians. Of which, many are Translations From other Languages ... By Philip Ayres |
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To sweet Meat, soure Sauce.
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To sweet Meat, soure Sauce.
An Imitation of Theocritus or Anacreon.
As Cupid from the Bees their Hony stoleBeing stung, he in the Anguish of his Soul,
Fled with his Dear-bought Purchace, which he laid
On Cynthia's Lips, and thus in Anger said;
Here I'm resolv'd shall a Memorial be,
Of this my sweet, but punish'd Robbery;
Let him endure as great a Pain as this,
Who next presumes these Nectar Lips to kiss;
Their Sweetness shall convey revenging Smart,
Honey to's Mouth, but Torment to his Heart.
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