Go — you may call it madness, folly ; You shall not chase my gloom away. There's such a charm in melancholy, I would not, if I could, be gay. Poems - Page 34by Samuel Rogers - 1839 - 48 pagesFull view - About this book
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...wife Who has such high connexions ! SOME ACCOUNT OF THE INCONSOLABLE SOCIETY. BY LAMAN BLANCHARD. " There's such a charm in melancholy, I would not, if I could, be gay." — ROGERS. SOCIETIES are commonly established either for political, scientific, or social purposes.... | |
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...Thy thoughts belong to Heaven and thee! And may the secret of thy soul Remain within it* sanctuary! TO Go— you may call it madness, folly; You shall not chase my gloom awny. There's such a charm in melancholy, I would not* if I could, be gay. Ob if y«u knew the peasivc... | |
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