Author Matthew Prior H . O H ! with what woes am I oppress'd! W . Be still, you senseless calf! What if the gods should make you blest? H . Why then I'd sing and laugh: But if they wont, I'll wail and cry. W . You'll hardly laugh before you die. 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