Social Commentaries
The "Whirligig of Time"
From Black Beetles in Amber (1892)
Social Commentaries
Dr. Jewell speaks of Balaam
And his vices, to assail 'em.
Ancient enmities how cruel!--
Balaam cudgeled once a Jewell.
Cite this poem
MLA
Bierce, Ambrose. “The "Whirligig of Time".” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/bierce/37/.
Chicago
Bierce, Ambrose. “The "Whirligig of Time".” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/bierce/37/.
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