> First, rob’d in white, the nymph intent adores > With head uncover’d, the cosmetic pow’rs. > A heav’nly image in the glass appears, This example quoted in

> First, rob’d in white, the nymph intent adores > With head uncover’d, the cosmetic pow’rs. > A heav’nly image in the glass appears, This example quoted in the article is why I can't stand a lot of English poetry. Either be a dutiful slave to the rhythm and come up with lines that flow naturally or abandon it with pride, don't leave your lines mangled as Procrustes' guests.