Classic Poem

Acrostick on Mrs. Winifret Griffin, An

Within the Casket of thy Coelick Breast,
Inclos'd is vertue like the Phenix Nest.
Nor can the merits of A Noble mind,
Invested be, with one more true and kind.
Fair Venus, and Minerva, both combine:
Resplendently, to make their Graces thine:
Each in her proper Station; Witt, and Beauty
Take Thee for Mistris out of Bounden duty.
Great are Joves favours on thee passing Sence
Rare Master-piece of Natures Excellence.
Juno confer on Thee out of her Treasure,
Fresh new Supplys of riches, Honour, Pleasure:
Firme to Abide, may Hymen give consent,
In Nuptiall State, to Crown Thee with consent,
N'ere may those Joys abate, and then Endeavour
In your own Cupidons to live foreverEnglish