Author John Dryden Thy sword within the scabbard keep, And let mankind agree; Better the world were fast asleep Than kept awake by thee. The fools are only thinner With all our cost and care; But neither side a winner, For things are as they were. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 5 (1 vote) Rate Log in or register to post comments