Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, TO THE AUTHOR OF AGNES DE CASTRO, by DELARIVIERE MANLEY


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TO THE AUTHOR OF AGNES DE CASTRO, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Orinda, and the fair astrea gone
Last Line: Methinks we might more crowns than theirs subdue.
Subject(s): Poetry & Poets; Trotter, Catherine Trotter (1679-1749)


Orinda, and the Fair Astrea gone,
Not one was found to fill the Vacant Throne:
Aspiring Man had quite regain'd the Sway,
Again had Taught us humbly to Obey;
Till you (Natures third start, in favour of our Kind)
With stronger Arms, their Empire have disjoyn'd,
And snatcht a Lawrel which they thought their Prize,
Thus Conqu'ror, with your Wit, as with your Eyes.
Fired by the bold Example, I would try
To turn our Sexes weaker Destiny.
O! How I long in the Poetick Race,
To loose the Reins, and give their Glory Chase;
For thus Encourag'd, and thus led by you,
Methinks we might more Crowns than theirs Subdue.





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