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motto prefixed to the author's first publication
the simple bard, unbroke by rules of art,
he pours the wild effusions of the heart;
and if inspir'd 'tis nature's pow'rs inspire;
her's all the melting thrill, and her's the kindling fire.
the simple bard, unbroke by rules of art,
he pours the wild effusions of the heart;
and if inspir'd 'tis nature's pow'rs inspire;
her's all the melting thrill, and her's the kindling fire.