Author Samuel Johnson 61 Tuesday, 9 June 1753 Ploravere suis non respondere favorem Quaesitum meritis ā Hor. [Epist. II i 9 10] Each inly murm'ring at th'unequal meed, Repines that merit should reward exceed. 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