Classic Poem

“S HE has beauty, but you must keep your heart cool;
——She has wit, but you mustn't be caught so”:
Thus Reason advises, but Reason's a fool,
——And 'tis not the first time I have thought so,
Dear Fanny,
——'Tis not the first time I have thought so.

“She is lovely; then love her, nor let the bliss fly;
——'Tis the charm of youth's vanishing season”;
Thus Love has advised me, and who will deny
——That Love reasons better than Reason,
Dear Fanny
——Love reasons much better than Reason.