The Darling

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Misfortune is a darling, ever
  Most faithful to the minstrel race;
  Let low-bred wretches shun them, never
  Yet acted she a part so base.

  True, oft by her the bard discovers
  He's stript of all he once possest;
  But then, just like your sculpture-lovers,
  She likes her idols naked, best.

© Joseph Skipsey