Author William Cowper Poor in my youth, and in life's later scenes Rich to no end, I curse my natal hour, Who nought enjoy'd while young, denied the means; And nought when old enjoy'd, denied the power. 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