Author Emma Lazarus And when I lamented my cruel lot, You yawned in my face and you answered not. But now that I set in dainties rhyme, You flourish my trumpet all the time. 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