Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, EPIGRAM ON DENNIS, by ALEXANDER POPE


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First Line: Should d-- s print how once you robb'd your brother
Last Line: Secure in dullness, madness, want, and age.
Subject(s): Dennis, John (1657-1734)


Shou'd D--S print how once you robb'd your Brother,
Traduc'd your Monarch, and debauch'd your Mother;
Say what revenge on D-- can be had;
Too dull for laughter, for reply too mad?
Of one so poor you cannot take the law;
On one so old your sword you scorn to draw.
Uncag'd then let the harmless Monster rage,
Secure in dullness, madness, want, and age.





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