Today’s Poem: John BarleycornThey have sworn a solemn oath: John Barleycorn should die. Joseph BottumJun 04, 2025∙ Paid2245ShareSubscribeGive a gift subscriptionByron Cooper, Barley Field c. 1901 (ArtUK)Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Poems Ancient and Modern.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.