CHLOE beauty has and wit, And an air that is not common; Every charm in her does meet, Fit to make a handsome woman. But we do not only find Here a lovely face or feature; For she's merciful and kind, Beauty's answered by good nature. She is always doing good, Of her favours never sparing, And, as all good christians should, Keeps poor mortals from despairing. Jove the power knew of her charms, And that no man could endure them, So, providing 'gainst all harms, Gave to her the power to cure them. And 'twould be a cruel thing, When her black eyes have raised desire, Should she not her bucket bring, And kindly help to quench the fire. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...DINOSAUR NATIONAL by KAREN SWENSON DELIGHT IN DISORDER by ROBERT HERRICK SONNET: 9 by EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY ANACTORIA by ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE JIM DALLEY by ALEXANDER ANDERSON PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 63. AL-HAIY by EDWIN ARNOLD |