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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.

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Casarah Nance

September 14, 2015 at 10:08 AM

Nicely done...I felt like I went back in time with this write...grats on being featured on the home page ;)

John Fleming

June 22, 2015 at 1:37 PM

I agree with the comments of the gentleman below. Nicely done, Peter - I enjoyed it! My very best regards! :) john.

Viv Wigley

June 22, 2015 at 4:57 AM

A great departure for you, Peter. A touch of Mediaeval roundalay about it. Topically, fits in rather well with a book covering my area's local history. I'm curious as to what inspired you? Regards, Viv

Peter Lewis Holmes

June 22, 2015 at 6:22 AM

Hi Viv..my inspiration?....how we're all subject to power elites..governments, employers, those with great wealth and power....it just struck me that although there have been major changes in our lives, there are still those with great power who manipulate us, as they did in the C17th...I thought this more traditoinal form, expressed this historical link best...cheers!..Peter