Author Thomas Stanley As childish Cupid tried to rob a hive, A Bee incensed stung the little Thief: So all the short-liv'd joyes for which we strive, None taste without the sharp allay of grief. 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