On Being Challenged to Write an Epigram in the Manner of Herrick

Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh 1554–1618

To Griggs, that learned man, in many a bygone session, His kids were his delight, and physics his profession; Now Griggs, grown old and glum, and less intent on knowledge, Physics himself at home, and sends his kids to college.

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