A score in metre

The first book of poems published by Thomas Sharp. Thomas Sharp was born in Edinburgh in 1881 and was a clerk for the London County Council. He was the father of eight children and was married to Hilda Marjory Sharp (nee Ingle). The book is dedicated to > my beloved critic on the hearth, MY WIFE, whose mordant criticism has confined this book within so narrow limits. This dedication was taken up by one reviewer who commented on her 'ruthless blue-pencil’ adding 'if every poet had possessed such a guardian angel – and followed her advice – how much suffering the world would have escaped.' More information on Thomas Sharp may be found in *[The World of an Insignificant Woman][1]*. [1]: http://insignificantwoman.wordpress.com/