The Poetry Corner

Carthy Knocked Out Some Teeth From His News-Boy (Epigram Against Carthy)

By Jonathan Swift

For saying he could not live by the profits of Carthy's works, as they did not sell. I must confess that I was somewhat warm, I broke his teeth, but where's the mighty harm? My work he said could ne'er afford him meat, And teeth are useless where there's nought to eat!