Classic Poem

WRITTEN WITH A DIAMOND

Releas'd from danger, death, and daggers,
And all that human firmness staggers,
I hail once more my K ING'S retreat,
And with true joy his friendship meet.
Blest retreat!...here may he have
(The proudest bliss this side the grave,)
Domestic charms and rosy health,
Peace and plenty, but not wealth.
Blest retreat! here may he find,
Alike enriched the head and mind;
Here may each intellectual grace
And all her hand-maids have a place;
And here may C LIO , years to come,
Freed from persecution's gloom,
Still see delicious hours advance,
As time performs his yearly dance;
Nor here alone, but may he see,
The world united, blest, and free!