Oh, Hope! thou soother sweet of human woes

Charlotte Smith

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1749 to 1806

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How shall I lure thee to my haunts forlorn!
Oh, Hope! thou soother sweet of human woes!
For me wilt thou renew the withered rose,
Ah come, sweet nymph! in smiles and softness drest,
A prey to fear, anxiety, and pain,
And clear my painful path of pointed thorn?
And I will bless thee, who though slow art sure.
Lo! the flowers fade, but all the thorns remain,
Like the young hours that lead the tender year
Come then, ‘pale Misery’s love!’ be thou my cure,
‘For me the vernal garland blooms no more.’
Must I a sad existence still deplore?
Enchantress come! and charm my cares to rest:
Alas! the flatterer flies, and will not hear!

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