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NYWJ.740.011
12 May 1740:11 (336)
DISCRIPTION OF THE SPRING. By S.W.
Begin, ye Muses, that delight to rove
Amidst the sylvan scene, and range the shady grove;
While the gay season in bright splendour reigns,
And beauteous Flora paints the smiling plains;
Shall you be silent, and forget to sing,
When every voice salutes the blooming Spring.
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Hark! how the birds their warbling notes prolong,
And vocal groves reecho to the song:
The turtle moans in melancholy strains,
Nor yet unpleasing tho' she thus complains.
The chirping lark high tow'ring in the air,
With charming notes delights the listening ear,
Hush'd is the music of the tuneful throng,
Who silent sit to hear his sweeter song.
See! the mock-bird that mimic of the rest,
Now pouring various music from his breast,
He echo-like returns the pleasing lays,
Of each musician that around him plays.
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