Author Thomas Bailey Aldrich CIRCUMSTANCE L INKED to a clod, harassed, and sad With sordid cares, she knew not life was sweet Who should have moved in marble halls, and had Kings and crown-princes at her feet. 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