Versos English John Philip Kemble The Wish

English poem

The Wish

by (1757–1823)

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Archly-smiling, dimpled Boy, Son of Venus, God of Love, Grant my heart, the seat of joy, May thy temple ever prove! Let me sing and laugh all day, Sweetly pass my nights away, Then arising taste with you Blessings lasting, Raptures new!