Social Commentaries
Epigram 83. Of the Low Dutch
From A Chain of Golden Poems (1658)
Social Commentaries
The Belgians hate all but themselves; wherefor
Because no nation else can them endure.
What should the reason be of such an hate?
For aid receiv'd they have been so ingrate.
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Cokain, Aston. “Epigram 83. Of the Low Dutch.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/cokain/249/.
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