William Schwenck Gilbert image
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Born in November 18, 1836 / Died in May 29, 1911 / United Kingdom / English

Poems by William Schwenck Gilbert

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He Loves!

... Her withered flowers - her faded tress - ...

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A Mirage

... To lullaby Such as I'd sing to thee - ...

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The Reverend Simon Magus

... " The reverend gent looked grave, "Dear me! ...

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The Fickle Breeze

... While the poplars, in their pleasure, ...

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Brave Alum Bey

... They howled and they blubbered with wail and with whine: ...

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The Bishop and the Busman

... He's grown quite fair - has auburn hair - ...

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The Susceptible Chancellor

... But there'd be the deuce to pay in the Lords ...

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Bob Polter

... " The phantom said, "You'll have all this, ...

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Limited Liability

... They then proceed to trade with all who'll trust 'em, ...

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The House of Peers

... As bright will shine Great Britain's rays, ...

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Is Life a Boon

... Though fourscore years he give ...

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The National Anthem

... Its heart-stirring notes raise a lump in our throats ...

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The Baffled Grumbler

... When all goes right and nothing goes wrong, ...

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The Reward of Merit

... His inventions - they, perhaps, might have enriched him by degrees, ...

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Damon vs. Pythias

... They laughed to think, as through the throng ...