Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, FOR A VOLUME OF VERSE, by HENRY AUSTIN DOBSON


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First Line: Good sir, or madam, pray come in
Last Line: No doubt you'll find a vacant seat.
Alternate Author Name(s): Dobson, Austin
Subject(s): Poetry & Poets


GOOD Sir, or Madam, pray come in, --
No doubt you'll find a vacant seat.
Our 'plot,' maybe, is somewhat thin, --
We hope at least the 'parts' complete.

Of themes sublime we seldom treat, --
Be warned of that ere we begin.
Good Sir, or Madam, pray come in, --
No doubt you'll find a vacant seat.

Here is the Bill. You see we spin
But trifles. Still, a slight conceit
May prove the pin to prick a sin, --
The balm to make a virtue sweet.
Good Sir, or Madam, pray come in, --
No doubt you'll find a vacant seat.





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