To Alex. Cunningham, ESQ., Writer
to alex. ingham, esq., writer
ellisnd, nithsdale, july 27th, 1788.
my godlike friend—nay, do not stare,
you think the phrase is odd-like;
but god is love, the saints decre,
then surely thod-like.
and is thy ardour still the same?
and kiill at anna?
others may boast a partial fme,
but thou art a volo!
ev'n wedlock asks not love beyond
death's tie-dissolving portal;
but thou, omnipotently fond,
may'st promise love immortal!
thy wounds such healing powers defy,
such symptoms dire attend them,
that st great aic try—
marr
To Alex. Cunningham, ESQ., Writer(1/2)