The Preference Declared

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Boy, I detest the Persian pomp;
  I hate those linden-bark devices;
And as for roses, holy Moses!
  They can't be got at living prices!
Myrtle is good enough for us,--
  For you, as bearer of my flagon;
For me, supine beneath this vine,
  Doing my best to get a jag on!

© Eugene Field