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