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1762–1850

HON. MISS MERCER.— HOPNER.

William Lisle Bowles

Oh! hide those tempting eyes, that faultless form, Those looks with feeling and with nature warm; The neck, the softly-swelling bosom hide, Nor, wanton gales, blow the light vest aside;

For who, when beauties more than life excite Silent applause, can gaze without delight! But innocence, enchanting maid, is thine; Thine eyes in liquid light unconscious shine;

And may thy breast no other feelings prove, Than those of sympathy and mutual love!

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