On a Picture of Hero and Leander

WHY, Lover, why
Such a water rover?
Would she love thee more
For coming half seas over?

Why, Lady, why,
So in love with dipping?
Must a lad of Greece
Come all over dripping?

Why, Cupid, why
Make the passage brighter?
Were not any boat
Better than a lighter?

Why, Madam, why
So intrusive standing?
Must thou be on the stair
When he’s on the landing?