From The Ladies Defence by Lady Mary Chudleigh
Melissa: I've still rever'd your Order [she is responding to a Parson] as Divine; And when I see unblemish'd Virtue shine, When solid Learning, and substantial Sense, Are joyn'd with unaffected Eloquence; When Lives and Doctrices of a Piece are made, And holy Truths with humble Zeal convey'd; When free from Passion, Bigottry, and Pride, Not sway'd by Int'rest, nor to Parties ty'd, Contemning Riches, and abhorring strife, And shunning all the noisy Pomps of Life, You live the aweful Wonders of your time, Without the least Suspicion of a Crime:
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"Melissa: I've still rever'd your Order [she is responding to a Parson] as Divine;..."
"From The Ladies Defence" by Lady Mary Chudleigh is a sad and love and deep and inspirational and spiritual english poem consisting of 77 lines. This English poem by Lady Mary Chudleigh demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Melissa: I've still rever'd your Order [she is responding to a Parson] as Divine; And when I see unb...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and inspirational and spiritual through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Lady Mary Chudleigh'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.