Chrysomela

This is a volume of poetry by Robert Herrick. The volume "Chrysomela" was arranged by Francis Turner Palgrave. The 17th century English poet is continuing to inspire readers of his poetry.

By : Robert Herrick (1591 - 1674)

01 - The Argument of this Book 02 - To his Muse 03 - When he would have his Verses Read 04 - To his Book 05 - To his Book 06 - To his Book 07 - To Mistress Katharine Bradshaw, the Lovely 08 - To his Verses 09 - Not Everyday Fit for Verse 10 - His Prayer to Ben Johnson 11 - His Request to Julia 12 - To His Book 13 - His Poetry His Pillar 14 - To His Book 15 - Upon Himself

The Argument of His Book

     I sing of brooks, of blossoms, birds, and bowers,

     Of April, May, of June, and July-flowers;

     I sing of May-poles, hock-carts, wassails, wakes,

     Of bride-grooms, brides, and of their bridal-cakes.

     I write of Youth, of Love;—and have access

     By these, to sing of cleanly wantonness;

     I sing of dews, of rains, and, piece by piece,

     Of balm, of oil, of spice, and ambergris.

     I sing of times trans-shifting; and I write

     How roses first came red, and lilies white.

     I write of groves, of twilights, and I sing

     The court of Mab, and of the Fairy King.

     I write of Hell; I sing, and ever shall

     Of Heaven,—and hope to have it after all.