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I once essayed but twas in vain

DMI number:
7614
First Line:
I once essayed but twas in vain
Last Line:
I'll dare to make all out
Poem Genre / Form:
Riddle and Alternate rhyme [ababcdcd...]
Content/Publication
Title:
Delights for the ingenious [P6193] [April 1711]
Page No(s):
pp.155-156
Poem Title:
Second Paradox
Attribution:
By Mr. Tho. Dod
Attributed To:
Thomas Dodd