Author William Cowper No mischief worthier of our fear In nature can be found,Than friendship, in ostent sincere, But hollow and unsound.For lull'd into a dang'rous dream We close infold a foe,Who strikes, when most secure we seem, Th'inevitable blow. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 5 (1 vote) Rate Log in or register to post comments