The South
July 5, 2023A Supplication
July 5, 2023The Epicure
FILL the bowl with rosy wine,
Around our temples roses twine.
And let us cheerfully awhile,
Like the wine and roses smile.
Crown’d with roses we contemn
Gyge’s wealthy diadem.
Today is ours; what do we fear?
Today is ours; we have it here.
Let’s treat it kindly, that it may
Wish, at least, with us to stay.
Let’s banish business, banish sorrow;
To the Gods belongs tomorrow.
Abraham Cowley
Abraham Cowley (1618-1667) was an English poet and essayist who lived in the 17th century. He is known for his metaphysical poetry, which often explored themes of love, politics, and nature. Some of his most famous works include "The Mistress", "Anacreontiques", and "The Complaint".