"Were I a King"

by Edward de Vere

Were I a king I could command content;
Were I obscure unknown should be my cares,
And were I dead no thought should me torment,
Nor words, nor wrongs, nor loves, nor hopes, nor fears;
A doubtful choice of three things one to crave,
A kingdom or a cottage or a grave.


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