Author Ebenezer Elliott 1. The strong man smote his wife; No help for her was nigh; No strength had she, to fight for life: She died, and he must die! 2. Sad is it to be weak, And sadder to be wrong; But if the strong God's statutes break, 'Tis saddest to be strong. 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