English poem
Belinda Blushing
by Anonymous
I Sing the beauties that adorn Belinda's lovely face, Her blushes emulate the morn, And give enchanting grace.
'Tis Virtue paints an op'ning rose Upon her blooming cheek; 'Tis Virtue would the charms disclose That real worth bespeak.
Her modest beauties all are pure; And sweetest joys impart: No tinsil can like these insure The captivated heart.
Pleasing angelic Modesty! Thy blooms resistless prove; Chaste Innocence attends on thee, And Constancy and Love!