Her beauties made the lay divine.
But many a gem, both rich and bright,
Th’unfathom’d caves of ocean bear:
And dark seclusion hides from sight
Full many a flow’ret, sweet and fair.
ALEXIS.
New-York, Dec. 6, 1796.
To a Gentleman who attempted drawing
the Picture of a beautiful Young Lady:
Vain the attempt of Phœbus’ darling boy,