Author Thomas Stanley On the E: of Essex Essex who swae'd the sword so long till he Thought fitt that to resigne which forct might be, Is here intombde; yet mist of both his ends: Lov'd of his foes, and hated of his friends. 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