Author John Wilbye All pleasure is of this condition, It pricks men forward to fruition, But if enjoy'd, then like the humming Bee, The honey being shed, away doth flee; But leaves a sting, that wounds the inward heart With gnawing grief and never-ending smart. 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