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Benjamin Franklin

Born in January 17, 1706 / Died in April 17, 1790 / United States / English

Benjamin Franklin poet from United States was born on January 17, 1706, had 84 years and died on April 17, 1790. Poems were written in Neoclassical age mainly in English language. Dominant movement is political.

Top ten poems Benjamin Franklin

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DECEMBER. [1757] XII Month.

... 'd is a Foe:Resist not therefore to your utmost Might,But let the Weakest think he's sometimes right ...

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How to get RICHES

... ins rise:Weigh every small Expence, and nothing waste,Farthings long sav'd, amount to Pounds at last ...

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III Mon. May [1734] hath xxxi days.

... Where those that are without would fain get in,And those that are within would fain get out ...

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MAY. [1748] III Month.

... Plain,With Care selects each fragrant flow'r he meets,And forms one Garland of their mingled sweets ...

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V Mon. July [1747] hath xxxi days.

... o Day, and Sunday to the Week,Our very Joys are anxious, and expireBetween Satiety and fierce Desire ...

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VI Mon. August [1742] hath xxxi days.

... Relief,Thou bitter, sweet, thou pleasing, teazing Thing,Thou Bee, that with thy Honey wears a Sting ...

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X Mon. December [1744] hath xxxi days.

... And this World's Goods th'Accommodations be ...

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XI Mon. January [1733] hath xxxi days.

... dressing of her head,And sit at dinner like a maiden bride,And talk of nothing all day but of pride ...

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XI Mon. January [1736] hath xxxi days.

... uth they use Equivocation,And eke it out with mental Reservation,Which to good Men is an Abomination ...

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XII Mon. February [1746] hath xxviii days.

... eason nor to SenseLike Cats in Airpumps, to subsist we striveOn Joys too thin to keep the Soul alive ...