To me 'twas given to die; to thee 'tis given
To live: alas! one moment sets us even.
Mark! how impartial is the will of Heaven!
More verses by Matthew Prior
- Fair Susan Did Her Wif-Hede Well Menteine - In Chaucer's Style
- Epigram - Frank Carves Very Ill
- Epigram - Yes, Every Poet Is A Fool
- An Ode To Mr. Howard
- The Wandering Pilgrim
