Classic Poem

WRITTEN ON THE BLANK LEAF OF A MS. SELECTION OF POEMS .

Whilst health and youth lead on the sprightly hours,
How sweet thro' Fancy's flowery fields to stray,
Catch the wild notes inventive genius pours,
And stamp on lasting leaves the genuine lay.

Nor think those hours to trivial cares consign'd,
Thou with the favouring Muses mayst employ;
'Tis they who harmonize the youthful mind,
And open every avenue to joy;

Bid the freed soul the grovelling crew despise,
Whom humbler hopes of power or riches move;
Bid the freed soul to nobler prospects rise,
To fancy, friendship, harmony and love.

WRITTEN ON THE BLANK LEAF OF A MS. SELECTION OF POEMS .

Whilst health and youth lead on the sprightly hours,
How sweet thro' Fancy's flowery fields to stray,
Catch the wild notes inventive genius pours,
And stamp on lasting leaves the genuine lay.

Nor think those hours to trivial cares consign'd,
Thou with the favouring Muses mayst employ;
'Tis they who harmonize the youthful mind,
And open every avenue to joy;

Bid the freed soul the grovelling crew despise,
Whom humbler hopes of power or riches move;
Bid the freed soul to nobler prospects rise,
To fancy, friendship, harmony and love.