Give Me Women, Wine, And Snuff

by John Keats — a poem card from Justes Mots

A lighthearted, irreverent six-line poem where Keats playfully declares his devotion to women, wine, and snuff as his 'beloved Trinity' until Judgment Day. Written with comedic self-awareness, it suits anyone seeking humorous, unpretentious celebration of life's simple pleasures.

Give me women, wine, and snuff
Until I cry out "hold, enough!"
You may do so sans objection
Till the day of resurrection;
For bless my beard they aye shall be
My beloved Trinity.…

Themes: birthday · friendship · encouragement