Classic Poem

These shades were made for Love alone, —
Here only smiles and kisses sweet
Shall play around his flow'ry throne,
And doves shall sentinel the seat.

Come, Delia! 'tis a genial day;
It bids us to his bow'r repair: —
" But what will little Cupid say? " —
" Say! sweet? — why, give a welcome there. "

There not a tell-tale beam shall peep
Upon thy beauty's rich display, —
There not a breeze shall dare to sweep
The leaves, to whisper what we say.