Robert Herrick
English poet and cleric (1591–1674)
1591–1674, born in London
- Born
- 24 August 1591
- Birthplace
- London
- Died
- 12 October 1674
From their work
The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun, The higher he's a-getting, The sooner will his race be run, And nearer he's to setting.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,Old time is still a-flyingAnd this same flower that smiles todayTomorrow will be dying.The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun,The higher he's a-getting,The sooner will his race be run,And nearer he's to setting.That age is best which is the first,When youth and blood are warmer;But being spent, the worse, and worstTimes still succeed the former.Then be not coy, but use your time,And, while ye may, go marry;For, having lost but once your prime,You may forever tarry.
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