Author William Cowper I praise the Frenchman, his remark was shrewd,How sweet, how passing sweet is solitude!But grant me still a friend in my retreat,Whom I may whisper, Solitude is sweet. 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