THE amorous youth, whose tender breast Was by his darling cat possest, Obtained of Venus his desire, Howe'er irregular his fire. Nature the power of love obeyed; The cat became a blushing maid; And, on the happy change, the boy Employed his wonder, and his joy. Take care, O beauteous child, take care, Lest thou prefer so rash a prayer: Nor vainly hope, the queen of love Will e'er thy favourite's charms improve. O quickly from her shrine retreat; Or tremble for thy darling's fate. The queen of love, who soon will see Her own Adonis live in thee, Will lightly her first loss deplore; Will easily forgive the boar: Her eyes with tears no more will flow; With jealous rage her breast will glow; And on her tabby rival's face She deep will mark her new disgrace. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...TRUST by LIZETTE WOODWORTH REESE SONG TOURNAMENT: NEW STYLE by LOUIS UNTERMEYER LILIES: 13. 'LET US NEVER COMFORT EACH OTHER INTO SLEEP' by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) EPITAPH ON DIOPHANTUS by JAMES HAY BEATTIE THE WOUNDED VULTURE by ANNE CHARLOTTE LYNCH BOTTA NEW LIFE by AMELIA JOSEPHINE BURR |