I ’m king of the road! I gather
My toll on the world’s highways.
They pave the street for my royal feet,
And the man in the wagon pays.
With my sturdy heels I laugh at wheels;
I hurry at no man’s will,
For the rich who ride my meat provide;...

Poet: Theron Brown
Poet:

Wait till the Majesty of Death

Invests so mean a brow!

Almost a powdered Footman

Might dare to touch it now!


Wait till in Everlasting Robes

That Democrat is dressed,

Then prate about "Preferment" —...

Poet: