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When words we want, love teacheth to indite And what we blush to speak, she bids us write.

Robert Herrick

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Robert Herrick
Age: 83 †
Born: 1591
Born: August 24
Died: 1674
Died: October 12
Poet
Writer
London
England
Blush
Words
Speak
Write
Writing
Love
Bids

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Next, when I cast mine eyes and see That brave vibration each way free, O how that glittering taketh me!
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Like will to like, each creature loves his kind.
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Art quickens nature care will make a face Neglected beauty perisheth apace.
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You say to me-wards your affection's strong Pray love me little, so you love me long.
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Gather ye rosebuds, while ye may.
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Whatever comes, let's be content withal: Among God's blessings there is no one small.
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Go to your banquet then, but use delight So as to rise still with an appetite.
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Tis hard to find God, but to comprehend Him, as He is, is labour without end.
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