Fugitive Poetry. 1600–1878/Antagonist Sympathies

Antagonist Sympathies.

On his death-bed poor Lubin lies,
His spouse is in despair;
With frequent sobs, and mutual cries,
They both express their care.

A different cause, says Parson Sly,
The same effect may give;
Poor Lubin fears that he shall die—
His wife, that he may live.