Ah! what can mean that eager joy
Aphra Behn
1640 to 1689
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Ah, Strephon! you my thoughts employ
My wounded soul mounts to my eyes,
If this, alas! should be abused?
In all that's charming, all that's dear.
Transports my heart when you appear?
Ah! what can mean that eager joy
When you your pleasing story tell,
And I at once both wish and fear;
For who such presents will bestow,
At your approach my blushes rise,
But, shepherd, see it kindly used:
And I with blushes own I feel
Take, take that heart that needs must go
A softness does invade each part,
Something too tender at my heart.
As it would prattle stories there.
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