Poem by Thomas Parnell

Out of Greek

The things that Mortals love are mortal too
& swiftly transient fleet before the view
Or if with man a longer while they stay
Man swiftly transient fleets himself away. 

1. For Philip Ridgate Esq.
2. Young Philomela's Powrfull Dart
3. Hark The Thundring Drums Inviting
4. Martial
5. On a Lady with a Foul Breath

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