by George Washington (1732 - 1799)
From your bright sparkling Eyes, I was...
Language: English
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From your bright sparkling Eyes, I was undone; Rays, you have, more transparent than the sun, Amidst its glory in the rising Day, None can you equal in your bright array; Constant in your calm and unspotted Mind; Equal to all, but will to none Prove kind, So knowing, seldom one so Young, you’ll Find Ah! woe’s me that I should Love and conceal, Long have I wish’d, but never dare reveal, Even though severely Loves Pains I feel; Xerxes that great, was’t free from Cupids Dart, And all the greatest Heroes, felt the smart.
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The first letter of each line of the text spells out the words Frances Alexa, referring to a woman George Washington loved. The poem is incomplete, however, since her full name is Frances Alexander.Text Authorship:
- by George Washington (1732 - 1799) [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
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This text was added to the website: 2026-08-29
Line count: 12
Word count: 95