Author James Shirley Here lies the best and worst of fate, Two kings delight, the people 's hate, The courtier 's star, the kingdom 's eye, A man to draw an angel by; Fear 's despiser, Villier s' glory, The great man's volume, all Time's story. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 3.5 (2 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments