Cupid Caught Napping
Cupid on a summer day, Wearied by unceasing play, In a rose heart sleeping lay, While, to guard the tricksy fellow, Close above the fragrant bed Back and forth a gruff bee sped, And, to lull the sleepy head, Played Zoom! Zoom! upon his cello. Little did the god surmise That sweet Annas cerule eyes Gazed on him with glad surprise, Or that he was in such danger; But the watchman bee, in haste, Left his post that he might taste of the honey nature placed On the lips of that fair stranger. Thus unwatched, from Cupids side Anna stole the boy gods pride, All his love darts, and then hied Far away from captures chances And today she wields the prize; For Loves quiver still supplies Darts that speed from Annas eyes In her love compelling glances!
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