Classic Poem

Long did Euphrates make us glad,
Such pleasant, steady Course he had:
Fight White , fight Chesnut ; all was one,
In Peace profound our River Run
From his remote, and lofty Head,
Until he with the Ocean Wed.
Thousands of Years ran parallel,
View'd it throughout, and lik'd it well.
Herbs, Trees, Fowls, Fishes, Beasts, and Men,
Refresh'd were by this goodly Stream.
Dutiful Salmon , once a Year,
Still visited their Parent dear:
And royal Sturgeon saw it good
To Sport in the renowned Flood.
All sorts of Geese , and Ducks , and Teal ,
In their Allotments fared well.
Many a Moose , and Thirsty Dear ,
Drank to full Satisfaction here.
The Fox , the Wolf , the angry Bear ,
Of Drink were not deny'd their share.
The Strangers, late Arrived here,
Were Entertain'd with Welcom chear;
The Horse , and Ox , at their own will,
Might taste, and drink, and drink their fill.
Thus Merrymak kept House secure,
And hop'd for Ages to endure;
Living in Love, and Union,
With every Tributary Son.
At length, an Ambushment was laid
Near Powwow Hill , when none afraid;
And unawares, at one Huge Sup,
Hydropick Hampshire Drunk it Up!
Look to thy self! Wadchuset Hill;
And Bold Menadnuck , Fear some Ill!
Envy'd Earth knows no certain Bound;
In HEAV'N alone, CONTENT is found.