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...But a smooth and stedfast mind, Gentle thoughts and calm desires, Hearts with equal love combin'd, Kindle never-dying fires. Where these are not, I despise Lovely cheeks, or lips, or eyes. IRELAND. BY CHARLES PHILLIPS, ESQ. Gone are the days when the western gale Awoke ev'ry voice of the... | |
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 | John Johnstone (of Edinburgh.) - English poetry - 1828 - 600 pages
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