The New-year's Gift

Robert Herrick

Let others look for pearl and gold,
Tissues, or tabbies manifold:
One only lock of that sweet hay
Whereon the blessed Baby lay,
Or one poor swaddling-clout, shall be
The richest New-year’s gift to me.

Next 10 Poems

• 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
• Robert Herrick : The Perfume
• Robert Herrick : The Plaudite, Or End Of Life
• Robert Herrick : The Pomander Bracelet
• Robert Herrick : The Present Time Best Pleaseth

Previous 10 Poems

• Robert Herrick : The Maypole
• Robert Herrick : The Mad Maid's Song
• Robert Herrick : The Lily In A Crystal
• Robert Herrick : The Lawn
• 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