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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LORD FINCHLEY, by HILAIRE BELLOC Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Lord finchley tried to mend the electric light
Last Line: To give employment to the artisan.
Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene
Subject(s): Wealth; Labor; Wit & Humor; Riches; Fortunes
First Line: Lord finchley tried to mend the electric light
Last Line: To give employment to the artisan.
Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene
Subject(s): Wealth; Labor; Wit & Humor; Riches; Fortunes
Lord Finchley tried to mend the Electric Light
Himself.
It struck him dead: And serve him right!
It is the business of the wealthy man
To give employment to the artisan.
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