Envy
Mary Lamb
1764 to 1847
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And if this tree were discontent,
Or it could ne'er be discontent
Nor after gentle shower
With its own pretty flower.
All envious persons are:
Some pretty flower in their own mind,
This rose-tree is not made to bear
With care and culture all may find
The violet blue, nor lily fair,
Nor the sweet mignionet:
As I've imagined this to be,
It all in vain would fret.
Like such a blind and senseless tree
It ne'er had seen its own red rose,
Had ever smelled its rose's scent,
And should it fret, you would suppose
Or wished to change its natural bent,
Some talent that is rare.