Author Thomas Carlyle Mr Thomas Campbell, Prickly as a bramble, Sang of the Pleasures of Hope; Men gave him a pension, Of his glory made mention: ā Now out on the ramble Without scheme or intention, Drink brandy, and sulkily mope! Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments