Rich and Poor
The gooseberry bush, a thing of beauty,
bow to my lady, bow to my lord
The homely hearth and sty for stock,
Bread for my bairns, fat for their chins
The cottage loom, silks for my lady,
Breeches for my lord
Work and sweat for those without land,
Bow to my lady, bow to my lord.
Copyright © Peter Lewis Holmes | Year Posted 2015
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