Poem by Thomas Moore

Cupid Armed

PLACE the helm on thy brow,
In thy hand take the spear; —
Thou art armed, Cupid, now,
And thy battle-hour is near.
March on! march on! thy shaft and bow
Were weak against such charms;
March on! march on! so proud a foe
Scorns all but martial arms.

See the darts in her eyes,
Tipt with scorn, how they shine!
Every shaft, as it flies,
Mocking proudly at thine.
March on! march on! thy feathered darts
Soft bosoms soon might move;
But ruder arms to ruder hearts
Must teach what 't is to love
Place the helm on thy brow;
In thy hand take the spear, —
Thou art armed, Cupid, now,
And thy battle-hour is near.

1. From “The Odes of Anacreon”. Ode 54
2. From “The Odes of Anacreon”. Ode 52
3. From “The Odes of Anacreon”. Ode 56
4. From “The Odes of Anacreon”. Ode 38
5. From “The Odes of Anacreon”. Ode 64

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