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Poem for October 12, 2030

The poem for October 12, 2030 is "Bowles and Campbell" by George Gordon, Lord Byron.

Bowles and Campbell

by George Gordon, Lord Byron

To the air of "How now, Madam Flirt," in the _Beggar's Opera_.

BOWLES.

"WHY, how now, saucy Tom?

If you thus must ramble,

I will publish some

Remarks on Mister Campbell.

Saucy Tom!"

CAMPBELL.

"WHY, how now, Billy Bowles?

Sure the priest is maudlin!

(_To the public_) How can you, d--n your souls!

Listen to his twaddling?

_Billy Bowles_!"

About this daily poem

Daily date
October 12, 2030
Poem
Bowles and Campbell
Poet
George Gordon, Lord Byron
Themes
death, faith

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