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=Aldania.= | =Aldania.= | ||
Shall I attempt the Italian skies | Shall I attempt the Italian skies | ||
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To paint a deeper blue? | To paint a deeper blue? | ||
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And deck the fields of Arcady | And deck the fields of Arcady | ||
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In more resplendent hue? | In more resplendent hue? | ||
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Or teach the nightingale to sing | Or teach the nightingale to sing | ||
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More rapturous a refrain? | More rapturous a refrain? | ||
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And tune the angels' harps in heaven | And tune the angels' harps in heaven | ||
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To some more ravishing strain? | To some more ravishing strain? | ||
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Shall I still prettier modesty | Shall I still prettier modesty | ||
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The dainty violet loan? | The dainty violet loan? | ||
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Enrich the balms of Araby | Enrich the balms of Araby | ||
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To charms beyond their own? | To charms beyond their own? | ||
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Or to the sun a candle hold, | Or to the sun a candle hold, | ||
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To show its peerless light? | To show its peerless light? | ||
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Encrust the stars with diamonds, | Encrust the stars with diamonds, | ||
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That they appear more bright? | That they appear more bright? | ||
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Oh! vainest of all vanities, | Oh! vainest of all vanities, | ||
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Such idle thoughts to raise! | Such idle thoughts to raise! | ||
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Yet vainer still it is for me | Yet vainer still it is for me | ||
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To sing my Lady's praise. C. | To sing my Lady's praise. C. | ||