Lord Byron - The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 7 (Last Words On Greece) lyrics

Last Words On Greece What are to me those honours or renown Past or to come, a new-born people's cry? Albeit for such I could despise a crown Of aught save laurel, or for such could die. I am a fool of pa**ion, and a frown Of thine to me is as an adder's eye. To the poor bird whose pinion fluttering down Wafts unto d**h the breast it bore so high; Such is this maddening fascination grown, So strong thy magic or so weak am I.