Volume.
THIS little book claims patronage,
Though merits are but few;
O save it from the Author’s fate.
Till twice you read it through.
For if one simple flow’ret bloom,
Upon such barren ground,
Then cherish it till fragrance shed,
Its influence around.
Each tint tho’ faint may warmer glow,
When plac’d in fertile soil,
And various, beauties, still improv’d,
Reward your care and toil
To those who have with timely aid,
Thus favour’d my design,
I’ll dedicate more lively strains,
When I’m in milder clime.
To where with anxious step I haste,
To sooth a father’s care
(Who oft to heaven, for my return,
Hath sent his ardent prayer.)
Delightful task! if gleam of joy,
Shine on his latest years;
I’ll think the effort well repaid,
That dries a parent’s tears.
An honest man, who has through life
Maintain’d integrity,
Alas! in more advanced age,
Reduced to penury.
For whose emolument alone,
This trial of my skill,
The subject is of haughty scorn,
Or meets with right good will.
To friends, all-hail, R. T. the first,
That dignified my verse,
Who found, or fancied genuine worth,
In what I did rehearse.
When thoughts in a poetic style,
Selected from among
My prose or rhyme, I sent to him,
He patroniz’d my song.
And when by cruel destiny,
Deprived of those I lov’d,
He gently strove persuasively,
To have those griefs remov’d.
Such friendship founded on esteem,
Is not a shade, a name,
Unchang’d through each vicissitude,
It still remains the same.
Tis nine long years, since I have seen,
My generous patron’s face,
Yet always in my heart of hearts,
He has retained a place.
And always shall, while life remains,
Or reason granted me,
I will remember with regard,
Each kindness done for me.
My other friends I’ll not forget
But ever grateful prove,
For countenance that they have shown,
Which testify’d their love.
A good new year to all of you,
And many a return,
Is my last wish, I take my leave,
Your friend, M. WEDDERBURN.
(Margaretta Wedderburn)
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