Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE DESTITUTE, by ROGER DE COLLERYE


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First Line: The destitute who owns nor stick nor stock
Last Line: The destitute.
Subject(s): Poverty


THE Destitute who owns nor stick nor stock
'Lack Penny' on all sides does closely block--
So that for wood and wear he cannot pay,
But strong his hope that you will all defray
Through your kind heart, at which none vainly knock.
'Neath the cold wind he crouches like a cock,
Seeking your help in woes that round him flock:
Then listen to his plaint, not turn away
The Destitute.

Great treasures he but prizes as a crock,
If of his state the secret you unlock;
'Tis scant and poor--this truth will none gainsay;
In every place 'tis seen as clear as day;
His biting want would veriest beggar shock,
The Destitute.





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