The Orphin Twins. A Tale (James Hurdis Poems)
'Twas on a lofty mountain's side Half up the verdant steep, A gen'rous Vicar wedded, died, And left his spouse to weep. And still ...
James Hurdis Poems on Love (13 Poems)
Second Address to the Moon (James Hurdis Poems)
Moon that so fairly risest from the crown Of yon high oak, and wast so fondly pray'd To fill thy orb with ...
The Midnight Invocation (James Hurdis Poems)
Ye fairies who float on the breeze, And in blossoms delight to repose, Or regale with convenience and ease In the moss-cover'd bud ...
To Celia (James Hurdis Poems)
Why, O Spring, so in vain are display'd Thy sweet blossoms that us'd to delight?And thy branches in beauty array'd, Why attract ...
The Hue and Cry (James Hurdis Poems)
Oyez, my good people draw near, My story surpasses belief,Yet deign for a moment to hear,And assist me to catch a ...
Blank Lines to Kitty (James Hurdis Poems)
Elegant Fairy, whose engaging waysHave rais'd thee to a throne in my esteemHigh above all thy sex!-Unrivall'd maid,Who, ever to ...
Address to the Moon (James Hurdis Poems)
Replenish'd moon, whose unobstructed beam Once more upon the windows of my cot Shines with such sweet indulgence, welcome still. I bid thee ...
To a Sister (James Hurdis Poems)
When kind Cecilia welcom'd to her breast The finch the schoolboy pilfer'd from its nest; And fed the nursling till its plumage ...
Address to Happiness (James Hurdis Poems)
O happiness, thou puny short-liv'd plant, Whose tender branch this world's inclement sky But ill endures, and bears abundant bloom In the pacific ...
Address to Criticism (James Hurdis Poems)
Sister of Nature, lovely Criticism, Whose friendly, exquisite, judicious touch Softens the blaze of genius, and the work Of every muse improves; ingenious ...
Lines Inscribed in a Pocket-book (James Hurdis Poems)
Go, little book, I charge thee post away; To the fair hand of her I love depart, And in soft numbers to ...
Cazonet 2 (James Hurdis Poems)
In my bosom contentment shall reign,And despair shall torment me no more, I have seen my lov'd fair one again, And she ...
Cazonet 1 (James Hurdis Poems)
When the grey witch of former days Presum'd to exercise her spell, She made her exit in a blaze, And he that is ...