Author J. A. Pott Why gird a jewel with a pound of gold? Poor Sardonyx, 'tis smothered I declare! Nay, Zoilus, a finger cannot bearThe weight you bore upon your leg of old. 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