Poems upon Several Occasions/23
To DAPHNE.
A Roman and a Greek our Praise divide,
Nor can we yet who best deserv'd, decide:
Behold two mighty Conquerors appear,
Some for your Wit, some for your Eyes declare,
Debates arise which captivates us most,
And none can tell the Charm by which he's lost.
The Bow and Quiver does Diana bear,
Cybel the Lions, Pallas has the Spear;
Poets such Emblems to their Gods assign;
Hearts bleeding by the Dart, and Pen, be thine.