For “sage politician” or some other noddy.

It is used, the world over, in commerce and trade;

But its last use, I trow, was to make a charade.

51. SONG OF THE SUN.

Not a rose that blooms,

Not a ring that assumes

The rainbow’s beautiful front,

But’s indebted to me,

As ye plainly see,

For the scent or splendor on’t.