The Philosopher, the Young Man, and his Statue
July 5, 2023The Cautious Lovers
July 5, 2023The Marriage of Edward Herbert Esquire, and Mrs. Elizabeth Herbert
CUPID one day ask’d his Mother,
When she meant that he shou’d Wed?
You’re too Young, my Boy, she said:
Nor has Nature made another
Fit to match with Cupid’s Bed.
Cupid then her Sight directed
To a lately Wedded Pair;
Where Himself the Match effected;
They as Youthful, they as Fair.
Having by Example carry’d
This first Point in the Dispute;
WORSELEY next he said’s not Marry’d:
Her’s with Cupid’s Charms may suit
Anne Kingsmill Finch
Anne Kingsmill Finch (1661-1720) was an English poet and playwright. She was a prominent figure of the Restoration period and is best known for her works that explore themes of love, nature, and women's rights. Some of her notable works include "The Spleen" (1702) and "An Essay on Woman" (1702).