Classic Poem

Such curious eyes as in a poem look,
For the most part, do find the printed book
With verses frontispiec'd, to shew their wit
In praise of the author's which occasions it;
And I have seen some pieces, that have stood
In need of witnesses to prove them good.
This Poet's skill is here so clearly shown,
In offering light to his, they dim their own;
For all that with unsquinted eyes shall see
This well-limb'd piece of polish'd poesy,
In justice to themselves must needs confess
Friends cannot add, nor envy make it less.