Epigram 28: This book is sure exactly wrote

This book is sure exactly wrote
In Hesiod’s manner, style, and thought,
Of Grecian poets not the least,
And here his powers are all exprest.
I fear, my friend, you say too much;
His verse is soft, his genius such
That Soli’s son will find it hard
To emulate so sweet a bard.
Farewell Aratus’ empty themes,
His idle thoughts, and heavy dreams.