Arts & Sciences

Epigram

by Richard Garnett 1835–1906

From The Oxford Book of Victorian Verse (1912)

Arts & Sciences

Amid all Triads let it be contest
The Chase, the Feast, the Song compose the best;
So aptly link'd a mutual aid to lend
To life's enjoyment, their concurrent end.
The chase provides what doth to feasts belong;
The banquet prompts and animates the song;
The song, resounding with a twofold grace,
Cheers the repast, and celebrates the chase.

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Garnett, Richard. “Epigram.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/garnett/4/.

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