Author William Byrd Let not the sluggish sleep Close up thy waking eye, Until with judgment deep Thy daily deeds thou try. He that one sin in conscience keeps When he to quiet goes, More venturous is than he that sleeps With twenty mortal foes. 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