Social Commentaries
To A. S.
From A Poetical Rhapsody (1602), ed. A. H. Bullen (1890–91)
Social Commentaries
Rich Chremes while he lives will nought bestow
On his poor heirs, but all at his last day.
If he be half as wise as rich, I trow.
He thinks that for his life they seldom pray.
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Codex Note
Translated from Martial.
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Davison, Francis. “To A. S.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/davison/26/.
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