/jg poetK^. Sept. 14. 



When trinkets, rings, and fuch bijoux^ 

 Are bought to pleafe the lovely fpoufe ; 



And jaunts are made to town ; 

 When fmlles bedeck the plealing face, 

 The new caught huftand fhines with grace, 



More bright the Honey Moon. 



When all is mutual, all is love. 

 The maid a turtle or a dove ; 



And morning peeps too foon : 

 The youthful pair increafe in charms. 

 And breathe love in each other's arms, 



Full orb'd the Honey Moon. 



When reafon through a cloud is feen. 

 And buCnefs wakens from a dream, 



And Augufl thinks on June ; 

 When family matters call for aid, 

 The wife fits eafy on the maid. 



And wanes the Honey Moon. 



When orders come from lips fo fweet, 

 And, money, money, they repeat, 



And miftrefs dare prefume, 

 The fetter'd lover feels his chains. 

 And ftruggles butt' encreafe his pains, 



Then droops the Honey Moon. 



When, " Sir you mufl come in at three, 

 *' There's company to dine with me,'' 



And hulband's brows fall down j 

 Then madam rules with iron rod, 

 And purfe and patience feels the load, 



Then fets the Honey Moon. 



Let reafon's planet then be bright, 

 'Twill gild the lonely v.-inter's night 



With friendfhip's cheary bloom : 

 No family broils v/i!l cry aloud ; 

 Good nature's fun peeps through the cloud. 

 Nor changes like the Moon. 



EXPERIENCE. 



