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Twas not for some calm blessing to deceive,
Thou didst thy polish'd hands in shagg'd furs weave;
It were no blessing thus obtain'd;
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Thanks, Richard, for sharing your fine poem. Keep on writing; -) You'll get the hang of it eventually.
Thanks for sharing such a old poem from a great poet.
This for lay-lovers, that must stand at dore, Salute the threshold, and admire no more; But I, in my invention tough, Rate not this outward bliss enough, But still contemplate must the hidden muffe. Good and enjoyable. Nice stanza. Thanks for sharing.
To salute the threshold! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Okay, I'm going to have to read this again. And possibly again. My eyes are closing, my head is nodding- -nut not because of this poem- -I just need a nap after getting up so early this morning. Be back later.