Author Bacchylides Not to be born 'twere best, Nor view the light of the sun; Since to be ever blest Is given to none: And Fate deals out his share, To each alike, of pain and care. 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