Author Ambrose Philips The hermit's solace in his cell, The fire that warms the poet's brain, The lover's heaven, or his hell, The madman's sport, the wise man's pain. 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