Thomas D'Urfey. 1653-1723
395. Chloe Divine
1 min to read 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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