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With honest fervour I commend
Those lips, those eyes; you need not fear
A rival, hurrying on to end
His fortieth year.

Word:

plodding

Question:

What emotions might one experience when commending someone's lips and eyes without fearing a rival approaching their forties?

Answer (optional):

One might experience emotions such as honest fervor, admiration, and confidence when commending someone's lips and eyes without fearing a rival approaching their forties.