John Byrom

If that you have a former friend for foe.

If that you have a former friend for foe.

Laughter
Leaves us doubly serious shortly after.

Laughter
Leaves us doubly serious shortly after.

But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.

But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.

His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.

His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.

With good and gentle-humored hearts
I choose to chat where'er I come
Whate'er the subject be that read more

With good and gentle-humored hearts
I choose to chat where'er I come
Whate'er the subject be that starts.
But if I get among the glum
I hold my tongue to tell the truth
And keep my breath to cool my broth.