Classic Poem

Though nobly born, to humble life resign'd;
The purest heart, the most enlighten'd mind;
A vernal flower that bears the fruits of age!
A cheerful spirit, with an aspect sage,——
The power that rules the planetary train
To her has given, nor shall his gifts be vain,
But on her worth, her various praise to dwell,
The truth, the merits of her life to tell,
The Muse herself would own the task too hard,
Too great the labour for the happiest bard.
Dress that derives from native beauty grace,
And love that holds with honesty his place:
Action that speaks—and eyes whose piercing ray
Might kindle darkness, or obscure the day!