James Henry

Let's Divide Then

Poematia

"Let's divide then — suum cuique,"

Said pen, drily; "pothooks, hangers,

Dots and crosses, all, with me stay:

Take your essence, soul and spirit.

 

"What do you stare at? do, pray, take what

Yours by right is." If I stared 'twas

In amazement wise pen was not not

Better up to Platon's Phaedon.