The Bards We Quote

Whene'er I quote I seldom take From bards whom angel hosts environ; But usually some damned rake Like Byron.

Of Whittier I think a lot, My fancy to him often turns; But when I quote 'tis some such sot As Burns.

I'm very fond of Bryant, too, He brings to me the woodland smelly; Why should I quote that "village roo," P. Shelley?

I think Felicia Hemans great, I dote upon Jean Ingelow; Yet quote from such a reprobate As Poe.

To quote from drunkard or from rake Is not a proper thing to do. I find the habit hard to break, Don't you?