John Gay. 1688-1732
439. Song
1 min to read 45 words
O RUDDIER than the cherry! O sweeter than the berry! O nymph more bright Than moonshine night, Like kidlings blithe and merry! Ripe as the melting cluster! No lily has such lustre; Yet hard to tame As raging flame, And fierce as storms that bluster!
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Alexander Pope. 1688-1744
440. On a certain Lady at Court
1 min to read 78 words
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