Herrick

Famous quotes containing the word herrick:

“Gather ye rose-buds while ye may,
Old Time is still a-flying:
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow will be dying.”
—Robert Herrick (1591–1674)

“Here she lies, a pretty bud,
Lately made of flesh and blood:”
—Robert Herrick (1591–1674)

“Now is the time for mirth,
Nor cheek or tongue be dumb;
For with the flowery earth
The golden pomp is come.”
—Robert Herrick (1591–1674)