Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, TO FORTUNE, by MATTHEW PRIOR


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TO FORTUNE, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Whilst I in prison or in court look down
Last Line: And, wouldst thou have me humbled, make me great.
Subject(s): Fortune; Pride; Prisons & Prisoners; Self-esteem; Self-respect


WHILST I in prison or in court look down,
Nor beg thy favour, nor deserve thy frown,
In vain, malicious fortune, hast thou tried,
By taking from my state, to quell my pride:
Insulting girl! thy present rage abate;
And, wouldst thou have me humbled, make me great.





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