The Poetical Works of the Right Hon. George Granville, Lord Lansdowne/72

by George Granville

TO MIRA.

I.

Thoughtful nights and reſtleſs waking,
Oh the pains that we endure!
Broken faith, unkind forſaking,
Ever doubting, never ſure.

II.

Hopes deceiving, vain endeavours,5
What a race has Love to run!
Falſe proteſting, fleeting favours,
Ev’ry, ev’ry way undone.

III.

Still complaining and defending,
Both to love, yet not agree,10
Fears tormenting, paſſion rending,
Oh the pangs of jealouſy!

IV.

From ſuch painful ways of living,
Ah! how ſweet! could love be free;
Still preſenting, ſtill receiving,
Fierce immortal ecſtasy.16