1679
Rather arid delight
If Contentment accrue
Make an abstemious Ecstasy
Not so good as joy—
But Rapture’s Expense
Must not be incurred
With a tomorrow knocking
And the Rent unpaid—
1.9k
1679
Rather arid delight
If Contentment accrue
Make an abstemious Ecstasy
Not so good as joy—
But Rapture’s Expense
Must not be incurred
With a tomorrow knocking
And the Rent unpaid—
1830 - 1886/Female/American