Author John Oldham He by whose charter thousands held their breath, Lies here, the captive of triumphant death: If drugs, or matchless skill, could death reclaim, His life had been immortal as his fame . Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 2 (1 vote) Rate Log in or register to post comments