The Lawn

Robert Herrick

Would I see lawn, clear as the heaven, and thin?
It should be only in my Julia’s skin,
Which so betrays her blood as we discover
The blush of cherries when a lawn’s cast over.

Next 10 Poems

• Robert Herrick : The Lily In A Crystal
• Robert Herrick : The Mad Maid's Song
• Robert Herrick : The Maypole
• Robert Herrick : The New-year's Gift
• Robert Herrick : The Night Piece, To Julia
• Robert Herrick : The Old Wives' Prayer
• Robert Herrick : The Olive Branch
• Robert Herrick : The Parcae; Or, Three Dainty Destinies:
• Robert Herrick : The Parcae; Or, Three Dainty Destinies:the Armilet
• Robert Herrick : The Parliament Of Roses To Julia

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• Robert Herrick : The Kiss: A Dialogue
• Robert Herrick : The Invitation
• Robert Herrick : The Hour-glass
• Robert Herrick : The Hock-cart, Or Harvest Home:
• Robert Herrick : The Heart
• Robert Herrick : The Hag
• Robert Herrick : The Good-night Or Blessing
• Robert Herrick : The Funeral Rites Of The Rose
• Robert Herrick : The Frozen Zone; Or, Julia Disdainful
• Robert Herrick : The Frozen Heart