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Recollection of some particulars in the life of Shenstone

Shenstone, William (1714-1763)
 
[dedication]
 
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[Of all that gives politeness birth]
 
To a Lady, on her Fondness for Enigmas.

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[Of all that gives politeness birth]

I

Of all that gives politeness birth,
Of all that claims to please,
In motion, manners, or in mirth,
The surest source is ease.

II

With silent step, and graceful air,
See gentle Sylvia move!
Whilst heedless gazers unaware
Resign their soul to love.

III

Accomplish'd maid! my trivial rhyme
Must do thy graces wrong;
Who dost not only dance in time,
But steal, like Time, along.
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