Phillis, since we have both been kind, <br />And of each other had our fill, <br />Tell me what pleasure you can find <br />In forcing Nature 'gainst her will. <br /> <br />'Tis true, you may, with art and pain, <br />Keep in some glowings of desire, <br />But still those glowings which remain <br />Are only ashes of the fire. <br /> <br />Then let us free each other's soul, <br />And laugh at the dull constant fool <br />Who would Love's liberty control, <br />And teach us how to whine by rule. <br /> <br />Let us no impositions set <br />Or clogs upon each other's heart; <br />But, as for pleasure first we met, <br />So now for pleasure let us part. <br /> <br />We both have spent our stock of love, <br />So consequently should be free; <br />Thyrsis expects you in yon grove, <br />And pretty Chloris stays for me.<br /><br />Matthew Prior<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/songs-set-to-music-6-set-by-mr-smith/
