The Hesperides & Noble Numbers/Hesperides/On Himself (I fear no earthly powers)

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170. ON HIMSELF.

I fear no earthly powers,
But care for crowns of flowers;
And love to have my beard
With wine and oil besmear'd.
This day I'll drown all sorrow:
Who knows to live to-morrow?