Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.
By SidneyLanier819 The Stirrup-Cup
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Look how compounded, with what care
Time got his wrinkles reaping thee
Sweet herbs from all antiquity.
Keats, and Gotama excellent,
Omar Khayyám, and Chaucer bright,
And Shakespeare for a king-delight.
Hand me the cup whene’er thou wilt;
’T is thy rich stirrup-cup to me;
I ’ll drink it down right smilingly.