Author Mary Elizabeth Coleridge Ah , not the terror of a long-drawn death, Ah, not the sword! Only a word, a smile, a laughing breath, — — And I betrayed Thee, Lord. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments