Verses on the Death of Dr. Swift, D.S.P.D. (Jonathan Swift Poems)
As Rochefoucauld his maxims drewFrom Nature, I believe 'em true:They argue no corrupted mindIn him; the fault is in mankind.This ...
As Rochefoucauld his maxims drewFrom Nature, I believe 'em true:They argue no corrupted mindIn him; the fault is in mankind.This ...
Resolved my gratitude to show,Thrice reverend Dean, for all I owe,Too long I have my thanks delay'd;Your favours left too ...
Aetatis suae fifty-two,A rich Divine began to wooA handsome young imperious girl,Nearly related to an Earl.Her parents and her friends ...
Sure never did man seeA wretch like poor Nancy,So teazed day and nightBy a Dean and a Knight.To punish my ...
I will not build on yonder mount;And, should you call me to account,Consulting with myself, I findIt was no levity ...
This day, whate'er the Fates decree, Shall still be kept with joy by me: This day then let us not be told, That ...
Come hither, and behold the fruits,Vain man! of all thy vain pursuits.Take wise advice, and look behind,Bring all past actions ...
This day, whate'er the Fates decree,Shall still be kept with joy by me;This day, then, let us not be toldThat ...
All travellers at first inclineWhere'er they see the fairest signAnd if they find the chambers neat,And like the liquor and ...
As when a beauteous nymph decays,We say she's past her dancing days;So poets lose their feet by time,And can no ...
Of all inhabitants on earth,To man alone I owe my birth,And yet the cow, the sheep, the bee,Are all my ...
Because I am by nature blind,I wisely choose to walk behind;However, to avoid disgrace,I let no creature see my face.My ...
When on my bosom thy bright eyes, Florinda, dart their heavenly beams,I feel not the least love surprise, Yet endless tears flow ...
Five hours, (and who can do it less in?) By haughty Celia spent in dressing; The goddess from her chamber ...
As, when a lofty pile is raised, We never hear the workmen praised, Who bring the lime, or place the ...
As Rochefoucauld his maxims drew From nature, I believe 'em true: They argue no corrupted mind In him; the fault ...
Desponding Phillis was endu'd With ev'ry Talent of a Prude, She trembled when a Man drew near; Salute her, and ...
To their Excellencies the Lords Justices of Ireland, The humble petition of Frances Harris, Who must starve and die a ...
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