By those tresses unconfined, Wooed by every gentle wind; By those lids whose jetty fringe Kiss thy soft cheek's blooming tinge; By those wild eyes, like the roe, Ah! hear my vow before I go My dearest life, I love thee ! Yes, it is love-if thoughts of tenderness, ANSWER. The myrtle bough bids lovers live. > OAK LEAF. BRAVERY. The manly oak, the pensive yew, QUERCUS. OAK, LIVE. QUERCUS VIRENS. Scott. FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN. Illustrious stood the man Exalted by the people, to the throne Of government, established on the base Of justice, liberty, and equal right: Giving example to the meanest, of the fear Of God, and all integrity of life Of private aggrandizement: and the first Conspicuous, like an Oak of healthiest hue, The honest man to honour and renown; And with the look which goodness wears in wrath, And, from his presence driving, far ashamed. Again she struck the keys-and music made, That mocked all skill her hand had e'er displayed: Inspired, and warbling, 'rapt from things around, She looked the very muse of magic soundPainting in sound the forms of joy and wo, Until the mind's eye saw them melt and glow. Campbell. And on the winds triumphant swell the notes; So soft, though high, so loud, and yet so clear, Even listening angels lean from Heaven to hear.. Pope. Her closing strain composed and calm, she played, |