Cloe beauty has, and wit, <br />And an air that is not common; <br />Every charm in her does meet, <br />Fit to make a handsome woman. <br /> <br />But we do not only find <br />Here a lovely face or feature, <br />For she's merciful and kind; <br />Beauty's answer'd by good-nature. <br /> <br />She is always doing good, <br />Of her favours never sparing, <br />And, as all good Christians should, <br />Keeps poor mortals from despairing. <br /> <br />Jove the power knew of her charms, <br />And that no man could endure 'em, <br />So providing 'gainst all harms, <br />Gave to her the power to cure 'em, <br /> <br />And 'twould be a cruel thing, <br />When her black eyes have raised desire, <br />Should she not her bucket bring, <br />And kindly help to quench the fire.<br /><br />Matthew Prior<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/songs-set-to-music-24-set-by-mr-c-r/
