Poems Consisting Of Essays, Lyric, Elegiac, &c. By Thomas Dermody. Written between the 13th and 16th Year of his Age |
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ODE TO THE COLLEGIANS. |
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ODE TO THE COLLEGIANS.
Squarecaps, and round, all honest boys,
May Tutors ne'er cry down your joys,
Or study, which bright Jest destroys,
Teaze ye, when mellow!
Ne Satan, come, with sawcer eyes,
In shape of Fellow!
May Tutors ne'er cry down your joys,
Or study, which bright Jest destroys,
Teaze ye, when mellow!
Ne Satan, come, with sawcer eyes,
In shape of Fellow!
No Porter, with obstrep'rous summons,
Startle your nap, with early drummings;
Be yours, short lectures, and long Commons,
To gar you cheary!
For, in this life, whatever come on's,
Let's e'en be merry,
Startle your nap, with early drummings;
Be yours, short lectures, and long Commons,
To gar you cheary!
For, in this life, whatever come on's,
Let's e'en be merry,
Let all your chamber-girls be pretty,
Your chums, facete, and free, and witty;
Your Masters, not inclin'd to fret ye,
Wi' too much knowledge;
And then, mon dieu! old Dublin City,
May boast her College!
Your chums, facete, and free, and witty;
Your Masters, not inclin'd to fret ye,
Wi' too much knowledge;
And then, mon dieu! old Dublin City,
May boast her College!
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