Poems, chiefly pastoral By John Cunningham. The second edition. With the Addition of several pastorals and other pieces |
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On seeing J. C---ft, Esq;
abused in a Newspaper.
When a wretch to public notice,
Would a man of worth defame;
Wit, as threadbare as his coat is,
Only shews his want of shame.
Would a man of worth defame;
Wit, as threadbare as his coat is,
Only shews his want of shame.
Busy, pert, unmeaning parrot!
Vilest of the venal crews!
Go—and in your Grubstreet garret,
Hang yourself and paltry muse.
Vilest of the venal crews!
Go—and in your Grubstreet garret,
Hang yourself and paltry muse.
Pity too the meddling sinner
Should for hunger hang or drown:
F---x, (he must not want a dinner)
Send the scribbler half a crown.
Should for hunger hang or drown:
F---x, (he must not want a dinner)
Send the scribbler half a crown.
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