Verses On A Butterfly by Joseph Warton
Fair Child of Sun and Summer! we behold With eager eyes thy wings bedropp'd with gold; The purple spots that o'er thy mantle spread, The sapphire's lively blue, the ruby's red, Ten thousand various blended tints surprise, Beyond the rainbow's hues or peacock's eyes: Not Judah's king in eastern pomp array'd, Whose charms allur'd from far the Sheban maid, High on his glitt'ring throne, like you could shine (Nature's completest miniature divine): For thee the rose her balmy buds renews, And silver lilies fill their cups with dews;
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"Fair Child of Sun and Summer! we behold..."
"Verses On A Butterfly" by Joseph Warton is a love and nature english poem consisting of 22 lines. This English poem by Joseph Warton demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Fair Child of Sun and Summer! we behold With eager eyes thy wings bedropp'd with gold;...", this piece explores themes of love and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Joseph Warton's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.