To the Western Wind

 SWEET western wind, whose luck it is,
 Made rival with the air,
To give Perenna's lip a kiss,
 And fan her wanton hair:

Bring me but one, I'll promise thee,
 Instead of common showers,
Thy wings shall be embalm'd by me,
 And all beset with flowers.

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