English poem
Inconstancy.
by Thomas Moore
And do I then wonder that Julia deceives me, When surely there's nothing in nature more common? She vows to be true, and while vowing she leaves me— And could I expect any more from a woman? Oh, woman! your heart is a pitiful treasure; And Mahomet's doctrine was not too severe, When he held that you were but materials of pleasure, And reason and thinking were out of your sphere. By your heart, when the fond sighing lover can win it, He thinks that an age of anxiety's paid; But, oh, while he's blest, let him die at the minute— If he live but a day, he'll be surely betrayed.
More by Thomas Moore
- Impromptu. After A Visit To Mrs. ----, Of Montreal.
- Impromptu. Upon Being Obliged To Leave A Pleasant Party, From The Want Of A Pair Of Breeches To Dress For Dinner In.
- In Myrtle Wreaths. By Alcaeus.
- In The Morning Of Life.
- Intended Tribute
- Intended Tribute To The Author Of An Article In The Last Number Of The Quarterly Review, Entitled "Romanism In Ireland."
- INTERCEPTED LETTERS, ETC.
- INTOLERANCE,