Author A. E. Housman It is a fearful thing to be The Pope.That cross will not be laid on me, I hope.A righteous God would not permit It.The Pope himself must often say,After the labours of the day,‘It is a fearful thing to be Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 3.6 (7 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments