Author John Clare When first the world & I shook hands In visions of success Right fair seemed favours flimsy bands That cheated my distress My joy was linked With friendships gil[d]ed chains Some death hath [taen] but falshood more Till not one link remains 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