Author Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Sing, gentle maid -- reform my breast, And soften all my care; Thus may I be some moments blest, And easy in despair. The pow'r of Orpheus lives in you; You can the passions of my soul subdue, And tame the lions and the tigers there. Tags despair tiger passion Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments