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LORD FINCHLEY by HILAIRE BELLOC

Poet Analysis

First Line: LORD FINCHLEY TRIED TO MEND THE ELECTRIC LIGHT
Last Line: TO GIVE EMPLOYMENT TO THE ARTISAN.
Subject(s): WEALTH; LABOR; WIT & HUMOR; RICHES; FORTUNES;

Lord Finchley tried to mend the Electric Light
Himself.
It struck him dead: And serve him right!
It is the business of the wealthy man
To give employment to the artisan.



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