Abraham Cowley. 1618-1667
351. Anacreontics 3. The Swallow
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FOOLISH prater, what dost thou So early at my window do? Cruel bird, thou'st ta'en away A dream out of my arms to-day; A dream that ne'er must equall'd be By all that waking eyes may see. Thou this damage to repair Nothing half so sweet and fair, Nothing half so good, canst bring, Tho' men say thou bring'st the Spring.
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Abraham Cowley. 1618-1667
352. On the Death of Mr. William Hervey
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