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Poem
March 9, 1782
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem attributed to the late Dr. Hoadly, never before printed, in which the speaker describes his attraction to Chloe, initially ascribing it to her eye, lip, shape, and skin, but ultimately to her overall happy grace that charms all.
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By the late Dr. Hoadly, never before printed.
HEN Chloe try'd her virgin fires,
And first her shafts let fly;
She fill'd my breast with vague desires--
I thought it was her eye.
II.
When melting rains fell from her mouth:
Which gods might wish to sip;
When all was harmony and truth,--
I thought it was her lip.
III.
But when she danc'd! such air, such grace,
What mortal could escape;
I look'd no longer on her face;
I swore it was her shape.
IV.
When seen by chance, her breast bespoke
The purity within;
Her snowy arm--her ivory neck--
'Twas then, her lovely skin.
Nor eye, nor shape, nor neck, nor face,
My bosom did enthral:
'Twas simple I found, the happy grace,
That gave a charm to all.
HEN Chloe try'd her virgin fires,
And first her shafts let fly;
She fill'd my breast with vague desires--
I thought it was her eye.
II.
When melting rains fell from her mouth:
Which gods might wish to sip;
When all was harmony and truth,--
I thought it was her lip.
III.
But when she danc'd! such air, such grace,
What mortal could escape;
I look'd no longer on her face;
I swore it was her shape.
IV.
When seen by chance, her breast bespoke
The purity within;
Her snowy arm--her ivory neck--
'Twas then, her lovely skin.
Nor eye, nor shape, nor neck, nor face,
My bosom did enthral:
'Twas simple I found, the happy grace,
That gave a charm to all.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Chloe
Virgin Fires
Charms
Grace
Attraction
What entities or persons were involved?
By The Late Dr. Hoadly, Never Before Printed.
Poem Details
Author
By The Late Dr. Hoadly, Never Before Printed.
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
Hen Chloe Try'd Her Virgin Fires, / And First Her Shafts Let Fly; / She Fill'd My Breast With Vague Desires / I Thought It Was Her Eye.
'Twas Simple I Found, The Happy Grace, / That Gave A Charm To All.