Author Frederick Adam Wright " A thousand down" ā she cries, the ugly jade: He pays the money and is still afraid. My Lysianassa charges me a crown And lets me kiss her anywhere in town. Either I'm wrong, or else he should be sent Straight to the gelder for his punishment. 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