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 Which first upon our groves is seen; Enliven'd by a harmless fire, And brighten'd by each gay desire; These nicer touches would demand A Cowley's or a Waller's hand, To explain, with undisputed art, What 'tis affects the enlighten'd heart, When every darker thought gives way, Whilst blooming beauty we survey; To shew how all that's soft and sweet. Does in the fair Serena meet; To tell us with a sure presage, The charms of her maturer age.

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