Elizabeth Bath

Elizabeth Bath (17 February 1772 – 3 October 1856) was an English poet, author of a collection of sixty-six poems published by subscription in 1806 in Bristol. Quotes Forever seeking, never found,In this wide varied scene;Sole object of unceasing search,While in this low terrene.Yet vain the search, if in the heartSome lurking passion dwell;For this will hang with cypress wreathRetirement's secret cell.In vain the outward scene is calm,In vain the world we fly;If thou, in pure religion's garb,Thy friendly aid deny. "Address to Happiness", from Poems, on Various Occasions (1806) Why, alas! is life decreedFull of pain and full of sorrow?All uncertain as it is,Can we rest upon to-morrow?Why should blessings yet in store,Hold us still in expectation?Leading thro' succeeding sorrows,By some fond anticipation:'Tis to give a tender interestTo the scenes in which we're moving:While those hopes so often blasted,Sensual pleasures are reproving. "An Effusion", from Poems, on Various Occasions (1806) External links Davis British Women Romantic Poets Series #91 Online Archive of California Women Writers Online Category:Poets from England Category:Women authors from England Category:1772 births Category:1856 deaths Category:Romantic poets