Walter Crane (1845–1915)

A SEAT for three, where host and guest

May side-by-side pass toast or jest;

And be their number two or three,

With elbow-room and liberty,

What need to wander east or west?

A book for thought, a nook for rest,

And, meet for fasting or for fest,

In fair and equal parts to be

A seat for three.

Then give you pleasant company,

For youth or elder shady tree;

A roof for council or sequest,

A corner in a homely nest;

Free, equal, and fraternally,

A seat for three.