My hand delights to trace unusual things,
And deviates from the known and common way;
Nor will in fading silks compose
Faintly the inimitable rose.


'The Spleen' (1701) l. 82

Anne Finch Quotes

My hand delights to trace unusual things, And deviates from the known and common way; Nor will in fading silks compose Faintly the inimitable rose.

My hand delights to trace unusual things, And deviates from the known and common way; Nor will in fading silks compose Faintly the inimitable rose.

My hand delights to trace unusual things, And deviates from the known and common way; Nor will in fading silks compose Faintly the inimitable rose.

My hand delights to trace unusual things, And deviates from the known and common way; Nor will in fading silks compose Faintly the inimitable rose.