English poem
EPIGRAM, written on a White Fan belonging to the Lady whom he married
by Alexander Pope (1688–1744)
Flavia, the least and slightest Toy Can with resistless Art employ: This Fan in meaner Hands would prove An Engine of small Force in Love; Yet she, with graceful Air and Mein, Not to be told, or safely seen, Directs its wanton Motions so, That it wounds more than Cupid's Bow; Gives Coolness to the matchless Dame; To ev'ry other Breast a Flame.