A Collection of Several Poems and Verses Composed upon Various Occasions. By Mr. William Cleland |
Some few Lines made upon the sight of Printed Papers of Mr. William Houstouns.
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A Collection of Several Poems and Verses | ||
Some few Lines made upon the sight of Printed Papers of Mr. William Houstouns.
To die obscure must be a dismal Fate,Since Mortals purchase Fame at such a rate;
As burning Cities, razing Regal seats.
Destroying Temples; overturning States.
But meaner sp'rits whom Destiny contracts,
Not to aspire unto such Glorious Acts;
Yet Phaetons in conceit, will be content
E're Fame be wanting to be Fools in Print.
FINIS.
A Collection of Several Poems and Verses | ||