William Cowper

Here you will find the Poem A Comparison. Addressed To A Young Lady of poet William Cowper

A Comparison. Addressed To A Young Lady

Sweet stream that winds through yonder glade, 
Apt emblem of a virtuous maid 
Silent and chaste she steals along, 
Far from the world's gay busy throng: 
With gentle yet prevailing force, 
Intent upon her destined course; 
Graceful and useful all she does, 
Blessing and blest where'er she goes; 
Pure-bosom'd as that watery glass, 
And Heaven reflected in her face.