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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE DUENNA: THE FRIAR'S CHORUS, by RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN Poet's Biography
First Line: This bottle's the sun of our table
Last Line: And shine as he goes round.
Subject(s): Drinks & Drinking; Wine
First Line: This bottle's the sun of our table
Last Line: And shine as he goes round.
Subject(s): Drinks & Drinking; Wine
This bottle's the sun of our table,
His beams are rosy wine:
We, planets that are not able
Without his help to shine.
Let mirth and glee abound!
You'll soon grow bright
With borrowed light,
And shine as he goes round.
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