To paint thee. Island Blest,
Whose every breeze sings Rest!
Of care-free, deep content;
In childish gladness spent;
So close to God seem pressed;
Dear Land of Perfect Rest!
ALLIGATOR PEAR TREE
THE STORY OF ARIITAIMAI OF TAHITI [1]
I wish peace, and any terms prefer
Before the last extremities of war.
DRYDEN.