Soon, O Ianthe! life is o'er,
And sooner beauty's heavenly smile:
Grant only (and I ask no more),
Let love remain that little while.
And sooner beauty's heavenly smile:
Grant only (and I ask no more),
Let love remain that little while.
Romantic-era poet and prose writer known for elegant, epigrammatic verse and imaginary conversations.
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