*T Henry, To Spadille (spadille) *U Poem http://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/henry/writing/poetry/spadille.htm *U Grammar http://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/henry/xmasresearch/grammarhenry.htm#spadille *U Search http://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/henry/xmasresearch/searchablehenryspoems.htm#spadille *C MSS p41, Unpublished Thou little four-leg'd paltry varlet It makes my colour rise like scarlet To see thee jump upon a knee Where I would give the world to be; Nay, I could name the very time When I beheld that nose of thine Approach those lips which once to kiss I felt the height of all my bliss. These eyes have seen thy head at rest Upon my lovely Delia's breast; - A breast from beauty's model made Where all the loves & graces play'd. I've seen thee gaze upon those eyes Where roguish Cupid ever lyes And meet a glance so soft - so kind That envy fill'd my aching mind. Spadille, in pity to my pain Attempt thy pertness to restrain - - It hurts my soul to see a waste Of fondness thou canst never taste. Could I but take thy envied place I'd gaze upon her lovely face Till all inflamed with her charms Around her neck I'd throw my arms And riot in a sea of blisses While giving & receiving kisses.