Author Henry Carey Stop, Phoebus, stop thy swift career, And know the charming Lesbia's here; When she is absent we admire The glories of thy sacred fire, But when she comes, for shame, retire. 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