Author Virgil 48 Saturday, I September 1750 Projecere animam! quam vellent aethere in alto Nunc et pauperiem, et duros tolerare labores! [Virg. Aen. VI 436 7] For healthful indigence in vain they pray, In quest of wealth who throw their lives away. 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