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Poem by Anonymous


On the Phrase “To Kill Time”


There’s scarce a point whereon mankind agree 
So well, as in their boast of killing me; 
I boast of nothing, but, when I’ve a mind,
I think I can be even with mankind.

(From Voltaire. Dodd’s Select Epigrams)



Anonymous


Anonymous's other poems:
  1. Kitty of Coleraine
  2. The Haws of Cromdale
  3. The Guard-Chamber
  4. Sir Richard Whittington’s Advancement
  5. Now, Robin, Lend to Me Thy Bow


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