Port Folio, V-110, Apr. 13, 1805, Phila.
EPIGRAMS.
From the German of G. E. Lessing.
Adam awhile in Paradise
Enjoy'd his novel life:
He was caught napping; in a thrice
His rib was made a wife.
Poor father Adam, what a guest!
This most unlucky dose
Made the first minute of thy rest
The last of thy repose.
But one bad woman at a time
On earth arises.
That every one should think he has her,
I own—surprises.
A long way off—Lucinda strikes the men.
As she draws near,
And one see clear,
A long way off—one wishes her again.
Phila. Repos., V-128, Apr. 20, 1805, Phila.