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Cupid Armed.

By Thomas Moore

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Place the helm on thy brow,             In thy hand take the spear;--         Thou art armed, Cupid, now,             And thy battle-hour is near.     March on! march on! thy shaft and bow         Were weak against such charms;     March on! march on! so proud a foe         Scorns all but martial arms.         See the darts in her eyes,             Tipt with scorn, how they shine!         Every shaft, as it flies,             Mocking proudly at thine.     March on! march on! thy feathered darts         Soft bosoms soon might move;     But ruder arms to ruder hearts         Must teach what 'tis to love.         Place the helm on thy brow;             In thy hand take the spear,--         Thou art armed, Cupid, now,             And thy battle-hour is near.

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About Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore (1779–1852) was an Irish poet, singer, and songwriter best known for "Irish Melodies" (1808–1834), a collection of songs including "The Last Rose of Summer" and "Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms." He was the most popular poet of his era in the British Isles.

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