ANACREONTIC.

Come fill the bowl!—one summer's day,

Some hearts, that had been wreck'd and sever'd,

Again to tempt the liquid way,

And join their former mates endeavour'd;

But then arose this serious question.

Which best to kindred hearts would guide?

Water, was Prudence' pure suggestion,

But that they thought too cool a tide!

Peace bade them try the milky way,