Poem by George Darley

Epigram (Presence of mind he has not, I agree)

On a blockhead who censured a man of genius 
for his want of presence of mind.

Presence of mind he has not, I agree;
Had'st thou his absence it were well for thee:
His thoughts are o'er the universe! vain elf,
Thine never quit that little world,—thyself! 

1. Lenimina Laborum. 35. Departing Music
2. Lenimina Laborum. 62. On the Picture of a Girl
3. Lenimina Laborum. 8. The Lament
4. Lenimina Laborum. 32. In an Album
5. Lenimina Laborum. 7. To My Lyre

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