Author Jonathan Swift What though the Dean hears not the knellOf the next church's passing bell;What though the thunder from a cloud,Or that from female tongue more loud,Alarm not; At the Drapier's ear,Chink but Wood's halfpence, and he'll hear. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 2 (2 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments