The Poetry Corner

Lines To A Young Lady, Occasioned By Her Declining An Offer Of Marriage Made Her By A Very Accomplished Friend Of The Author.

By John Carr (Sir)

Oh! form'd to prompt the smile or tear, At once so sweet, yet so severe! As much for you as him I grieve; Ah! thoughtless! if you thus can leave A mind with wit and learning bright, Where Temper sheds its cloudless light; Where manly honour, taste refin'd, With ev'ry virtue, are combin'd; If you can quit a heart so true, Which has so often throbb'd for you, I'll pity, tho' I can't reprove; And did I, such is Florio's love, Eager he'd fly to take thy part, E'en in a war against his heart.