Addressed to a Young Man of Fortune [C. Lloyd].

Thou man of wealth, whom fortune doth embrace,
Doth pleasure rule, and vanity hold sway?
Oh, turn thy thoughts, to virtue's higher grace,
And seek true joy, in wisdom's brighter way.

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American lyric poet, known for her poems on love, nature, and the feminine experience. Her work often displays a delicate and musical quality.

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