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1.
Grieved though I am an ancient friend to lose
First Line:
Grieved though I am an ancient friend to lose
Last Line:
And add new venom when you write of Rome
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
7237
2.
Has winter caused thee friend to change thy seat
First Line:
Has winter caused thee friend to change thy seat
Last Line:
Thy heap where I shall put an end to mine
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
7258
3.
Here easy quiet a secure retreat
First Line:
Here easy quiet a secure retreat
Last Line:
And after toilsome days a short repose at night
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
37084
4.
O happy if he knew his happy state
First Line:
O happy if he knew his happy state
Last Line:
Tis time to set at ease the smoking horse
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
12926
5.
O happy if he knew his happy state
First Line:
O happy if he knew his happy state
Last Line:
To lands that lie beneath another sun
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
28297
6.
Some solitary cloister will I choose
First Line:
Some solitary cloister will I choose
Last Line:
Now let her die for she has grieved enough
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
20159
7.
Whilst Europe is alarmed with wars
First Line:
Whilst Europe is alarmed with wars
Last Line:
Her eyes can never plead in vain
Author:
John Dryden (Confident)
DMI number:
4196