Classic Poem

Here M A'DLEN too her splendid dome surveys,
Or venerable shade, in C HERWELL 's stream.—
O witching Memory assist my lays,
And steep my senses in thy soothing dream!
Here wandering oft by C YNTHIA 's silver beam
My youthful Fancy woo'd the sacred Nine,
Or plied by midnight lamp the graver theme,
Or joy'd with Mirth's convivial sons to join,
Or paid the fervent vow at Friendship's holy shrine.