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Fleuron from 'Poems on Several Occasions' by William Broome, 2nd edition published in 1739

 

MELANCHOLY:

 

An ODE,

 

Occasion'd by the Death of a
beloved Daughter, 1723.

 

I.

Adieu vain Mirth, and noisy Joys!
Ye gay Desires, deluding Toys!
Thou thoughtful Melancholy deign
To hide me in thy pensive Train!

II.