Classic Poem

Since you became so great a Stranger,
My Muse, and Life, have been in Danger;
Consider, both on You depend,
As their inspiring, faithful Friend;
And, shou'd your guardian Care decrease,
Their animating Fires must cease;
Since Novelties alone delight you,
I've found a Method to excite you;
A Scheme, untry'd before to move you,
'Tis plainly to confess I love you;
Now, look not with Surprize, or Coldness,
Nor call this Declaration Boldness;
For mine's a Flame divinely pure,
For ever fitted to endure;
From ev'ry grosser Thought refin'd,
A Love for your accomplish'd Mind.