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The Friend of Humanity & the Razor Grinder In imitation of Southey

Friend of Humanity

Weary knife grinder whither are you going Rough are the roads your wheel is out of order Bleak blows the blast your hat has got a hole in't So have your breeches

Weary knife grinder little think the proud ones Who in their crashes roll along the turnpike - roads which hard work tis crying all day knives and Scissors to grind

Tell me knife grinder how you came to grind knives Did some rich man tyrannically use you? Was it the Squire or Parson of the Parish or the Attorney

Was it the Squire for killing of his game or Covetous parson for his tithes distraining Or roguish lawyer made you lose your little all in a law suit

Have you not read the rights of man by Tom Payne Drops of compassion tremble on my eye lids Ready to fall as soon as you have told your Pitiful story