Classic and Contemporary Poetry
EPITAPH OF A STINKING POET, by EDWARD HERBERT Poet's Biography First Line: Here stinks a poet, I confess Last Line: Yet wanting breath stinks so much less. Alternate Author Name(s): Cherbury, 1st Baron Herbert Of; Herbert Of Cherbury, Edward Herbert, 1st Baron; Herbert Of Cherbury, Lord Subject(s): Epitaphs; Poetry & Poets; Smells; Odors; Aromas; Fragrances | ||||||||
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