Thomas D'Urfey. 1653-1723
395. Chloe Divine
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67 words

CHLOE 's a Nymph in flowery groves,   A Nereid in the streams; Saint-like she in the temple moves,   A woman in my dreams.

Love steals artillery from her eyes,   The Graces point her charms; Orpheus is rivall'd in her voice,   And Venus in her arms.

Never so happily in one   Did heaven and earth combine: And yet 'tis flesh and blood alone   That makes her so divine.

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Charles Cotton. 1630-1687
396. To Coelia
1 min to read
142 words
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