Poems, Series 2: XXXVII. Talk with prudence to a beggar
XXXVII. Talk with prudence to a beggar
Talk with prudence to a beggar
Of 'Potosi' and the mines!
Reverently to the hungry
Of your viands and your wines!
Cautious, hint to any captive
You have passed enfranchised feet!
Anecdotes of air in dungeons
Have sometimes proved deadly sweet!