Author John Vance Cheney A sprig of mint by the wayward brook, A nibble of birch in the wood, A summer day and love and a book, And I would n't be king if I could. 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