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Roses at first were white, 
Till they could not agree 
Whether my Sappho’s breast 
Or they more white should be. 
But being vanquished quite, 
A blush their cheeks bespread ; Hh) 
Since which, believe the rest, Hil 
The roses first came red. 
HERRICK. Hh 
"Tis said, as Cupid danced among i 
‘The Gods, he down the nectar flung ; il 
Which on the white rose being shed, | i 
Made it forever after red. 
Herrick. 
MOSS ROSE. 
O! I love the sweet blooming, the pretty 
moss rose, y Hei} 
"Tis the type of true pleasure, and perfected Wi] 
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