William Schwenck Gilbert
Born in November 18, 1836 / Died in May 29, 1911 / United Kingdom / English
Poems by William Schwenck Gilbert
Babette's Love
... " "She'd take your honour's scruff," said he ...
Only a Dancing Girl
... With her skirt at her shameful knee, ...
Emily, John, James, and I
... Young people WILL cross when they're clearing the course ...
The Usher's Charge
... And when amid the plaintiff's shrieks, ...
The Troubadour
... " He seized his clarion straight, ...
A Merry Madrigal
... Ding dong! What though solemn shadows fall, ...
Lieutenant-Colonel Flare
... As knights, of course, should be, ...
The First Lord's Song
... And I polished up the handle of the big front door ...
Blue Blood
... Blue blood! When virtuous love is sought, ...
One Against the World
... After all, I'm but a goose, and may be wrong! ...
Tempora Mutantur
... For a peerage starred and gartered - ...
The Story of Prince Agib
... Gave them beer, and eggs, and sweets, and scent, and tin ...
The Periwinkle Girl
... Did you ever? "Two Dukes would Mary make a bride, ...
Put a Penny in the Slot
... Means that you can square them all) - ...
The Love-Sick Boy
... With fitful glimmer burnt my flame, ...
