Author Barry Cornwall You brag, methinks, somewhat too much of late, Of your lamp-lit philosophy. One bite Of a mad cat—(no more than kills a tailor,) Will put an end to 't, and your dreams together. 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