Author John Wilmot, 2d Earl of Rochester 'Tis the Arabian bird alone Lives chaste, because there is but one. But had kind nature made them two, They would like doves and sparrows do. 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