Forgive us, good madam, that we did not as soon As the rest of the cities and towns of this nation Wish your majesty joy on this glorious occasion. Not that we're less hearty or loyal than others, But having a great many sisters and brothers, Our borough in riches and years far exceeding, We let them speak first, to show our good breeding. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...LOVE AT SEA by THEOPHILE GAUTIER INSPIRATION by SAMUEL JOHNSON (1822-1882) SIX O'CLOCK by TRUMBULL STICKNEY A FAREWELL TO AMERICA, TO MRS. S. W. by PHILLIS WHEATLEY POPULARITY by THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH |