Goldsmith, Oliver, 1728-1774 · Hildesheimer and Faulkner · leaf 35
Vain transitory splendour! could not all Reprieve the tottering mansion from its fall?Obscure it sinks, nor shall it more impartAn hours importance to the poor mans heart;Thither no more the peasant shall repair,To sweet oblivion of his daily care;No more the farmers news, the barbers tale,No more… … The host himself no longer shall be foundCareful to see the mantling bliss go roundNor the coy maid, half willing to be prest,Shall kiss the cup to pass it to the rest. Yes! let the rich deride, the proud disdainThese simple blessings of the lowly train,To me more dear, congenial to my heart,One…
Irish poetry -- 19th century · Etchings -- English
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