John Byrom ( 6 of 36 )
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.
But who alas! can love and then be wise?
But who alas! can love and then be wise?
My hair is grey, but not with years.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.
But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.
