| Alexander Pope (1688–1744). Complete Poetical Works. 1903. | | | | Poems: 1718–27 | | Verses to Mr. C. |
| | | | St. James’s Palace, London, Oct. 22 |
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| Probably Craggs, who was in office at the time when Pope established himself at Twickenham. (Ward.) |
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FEW words are best; I wish you well; | |
| Bethel, I ’m told, will soon be here; | |
| Some morning walks along the Mall, | |
| And ev’ning friends, will end the year. | |
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| If, in this interval, between | 5 |
| The falling leaf and coming frost, | |
| You please to see, on Twit’nam green, | |
| Your friend, your poet, and your host: | |
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| For three whole days you here may rest | |
| From Office bus’ness, news, and strife; | 10 |
| And (what most folks would think a jest) | |
| Want nothing else, except your wife. | | | |
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