Maxioms by John Byrom
I tell the tale as it was told to me.
I tell the tale as it was told to me.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.
His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.
