English poem
An EPIGRAM upon a young Gentleman refusing to walk with the Author in the Park, because he was not dress'd…
by David Garrick (1717–1779)
Friend Col and I, both full of whim, To shun each other oft agree; For I'm not beau enough for him, And he's too much a beau for me. Then let us from each other fly, And arm in arm no more appear; That I may ne'er offend your eye, That you may ne'er offend my ear.
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