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Poem by Robert Herrick


Upon Himself


Thou shalt not all die; for while Love's fire shines
Upon his altar, men shall read thy lines;
And learn'd musicians shall, to honour Herrick's
Fame, and his name, both set and sing his lyrics.

To his book's end this last line he'd have placed:--
Jocund his Muse was, but his Life was chaste.



Robert Herrick


Robert Herrick's other poems:
  1. Upon Shark
  2. To Sir Clipsby Crew
  3. A Country Life: to His Brother, Mr Thomas Herrick
  4. Upon Julia's Ribbon
  5. His Last Request to Julia


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