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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
EPIGRAM ON J.M.S. GENT., by ALEXANDER POPE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: A gold watch found on a cinder whore
Last Line: Not that they're rich, but that they steal.
Subject(s): Prostitution; Smyth, James Moore; Harlots; Whores; Brothels
First Line: A gold watch found on a cinder whore
Last Line: Not that they're rich, but that they steal.
Subject(s): Prostitution; Smyth, James Moore; Harlots; Whores; Brothels
A gold watch found on Cinder Whore,
Or a good verse on J--my M--e,
Proves but what either shou'd conceal,
Not that they're rich, but that they steal.
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