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61.
Corinna's wit is like her eyes
First Line:
Corinna's wit is like her eyes
Last Line:
To make the ravished world admire
DMI number:
34275
62.
Could witty Rochester return again
First Line:
Could witty Rochester return again
Last Line:
He'd silence Rochester for want of wit
DMI number:
27959
63.
Cries Celia to a waggish mortal know
First Line:
Cries Celia to a waggish mortal know
Last Line:
But for deceitful colours painted there
DMI number:
25889
64.
Daphnis because I am your debtor
First Line:
Daphnis because I am your debtor
Last Line:
I rest your very humble servant
Author:
Aphra Behn (Confident)
DMI number:
41818
65.
Dear M--rr--t come not quite so near
First Line:
Dear M--rr--t come not quite so near
Last Line:
A miser of thy words
DMI number:
22523
66.
Dear sir when I received your letter
First Line:
Dear sir when I received your letter
Last Line:
And write you rhyme when they play pools | At Mr T--s
DMI number:
35345
67.
Diamonds concealed their lustre may retain
First Line:
Diamonds concealed their lustre may retain
Last Line:
And think there is some worth in my dull rhymes
DMI number:
43204
68.
Did Celia's person and her mind agree
First Line:
Did Celia's person and her mind agree
Last Line:
Enriched the image and defaced the mind
Author:
Alexander Pope (Speculation)
DMI number:
12758
69.
Disclose your grievances to me
First Line:
Disclose your grievances to me
Last Line:
And take advice without a fee
DMI number:
36857
70.
E---'s finished meaner plays give place
First Line:
E---'s finished meaner plays give place
Last Line:
Late to the snuff shop later to the bum
DMI number:
32482
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