92. Vain Words -

Ten times a day I've heard you say, " If there is aught you need,
Pray come to me and you will see I am a friend indeed."
I'm hailed for debt with angry threat, with usurers I plead,
But though you hear, you are not clear if there is aught I need.
My landlord came his rent to claim; though there, you gave no heed
To my distress, but cannot guess if there is aught I need.
'Tis all in vain that I complain my cloak has run to seed.
'Tis worn and chill; you wonder still if there is aught I need.
Ye stars malign, your powers combine false chatter to impede,
And let this bore not ask me more if there is aught I need.
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Martial
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