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It came his turn to beg --

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It came his turn to beg -- by Emily Dickinson

 It came his turn to beg --
The begging for the life
Is different from another Alms
'Tis Penury in Chief --

I scanned his narrow realm
I gave him leave to live
Lest Gratitude revive the snake
Though smuggled his reprieve

Form: Ballad

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