Author William Cowper Beware , my friend! of crystal brookOr fountain, lest that hideous hook, Thy nose, thou chance to see;Narcissus' fate would then be thine,And self-detested thou wouldst pine, As self-enamour'd he. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 4.5 (2 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments