The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 (Egotism. A Letter To J. T. Becher) Lord Byron

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Egotism. A Letter To J. T. Becher [1]

[Greek: Heauton bur_on aeidei.]

1.

If Fate should seal my Death to-morrow,
(Though much I hope she will postpone it,)
I've held a share Joy and Sorrow,
Enough for Ten; and here I own it.
2.

I've lived, as many others live,
And yet, I think, with more enjoyment;
For could I through my days again live,
I'd pass them in the 'same' employment.
3.

That 'is' to say, with 'some exception',
For though I will not make confession,
I've seen too much of man's deception
Ever again to trust profession.
4.

Some sage 'Mammas' with gesture haughty,
Pronounce me quite a youthful Sinner—
But 'Daughters' say, "although he's naughty,
You must not check a 'Young Beginner'!"
5.