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When but two the earth possesst 'Twas their happiest days and best; They by business, nor by wars, They by no domestic cares, From each other e'er were drawn, But in some grove or flowery lawn, Spent the swiftly-flying time Spent their own and natures prime In love; that only passion given To perfect man whilst friends with heaven.— Rage and jealousies and hate, Transports of his fallen state, When by Satan's wiles betrayed Fly those windings and that shade.

Anne, Countess of Winchelsea Rh