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1772–1832

LINESWritten upon a Watch-String

John Carr

Say, lovely Charlotte! will you let me prove What diff'rent thoughts thy taste and beauty move? This woven chain, which graceful skill displays, Leads me to think of time, and heave a sigh;

But when on thee and on thy charms I gaze, Time unremember'd moves, or seems to die.

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LINESWritten upon a Watch-String · John Carr · Poetry Cove