Thomas Moore

May 28, 1780 - Feb 26, 1852

 

Odes Of Anacreon: I know thou lovest a brimming measure...

I know thou lovest a brimming measure...

by Thomas Moore

I know thou lovest a brimming measure,
And art a kindly, cordial host;
But let me fill and drink at pleasure,
Thus I enjoy the goblet most.

Source:

The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore.
Copyright undated, very old
The Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd.