... as sweet ; A Creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food ; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles. And now I see with eye serene The very pulse of the machine ; A Being breathing thoughtful... Proceedings - Page 175by Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool - 1870Full view - About this book
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...nature's daily food, In transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smilrs. The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight,...strength, and skill, A perfect woman, nobly planned To warm, to comfort, and command ; And yet a spirit *till and bright With something of angelic light."... | |
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