Bliss Carman, et al., eds. The World’s Best Poetry.
Volume II. Love. 1904. | | | | I. Admiration | | Belinda | | Alexander Pope (1688–1744) |
| | From “The Rape of the Lock,” Canto II. ll. 7–18. |
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ON her white breast a sparkling cross she wore, | |
| Which Jews might kiss, and Infidels adore, | |
| Her lively looks a sprightly mind disclose, | |
| Quick as her eyes, and as unfixed as those: | |
| Favors to none, to all she smiles extends: | 5 |
| Oft she rejects, but never once offends. | |
| Bright as the sun, her eyes the gazers strike, | |
| And, like the sun, they shine on all alike. | |
| Yet, graceful ease and sweetness void of pride, | |
| Might hide her faults, if belles had faults to hide; | 10 |
| If to her share some female errors fall, | |
| Look on her face, and you ’ll forget them all. | | | |
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