Poems, &c. written upon several occasions, and to several persons by Edmond Waller.
Waller, Edmund, 1606-1687.
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PEace, babling Muse,
I dare not sing what you indite;
Her eyes refuse
To read the passion which they write;
•he strikes my Lute, but if it sound,
Threatens to hurl it on the ground:
And I no less her anger dread,
•han the poor wretch that feigns him dead,
•hile some fierce Lion does embrace
•is breathless corps, and licks his face;
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Wrap't up in silent fear he lies,
Torn all in pieces if he cries.
