Author William Cowper It flatters and deceives thy view, This mirror of ill-polish'd ore; For, were it just, and told thee true, Thou wouldst consult it never more. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Reviews Post review No reviews yet. Log in or register to post comments