“When a daffadill I see, Hanging down his head towards me, Guess I may, what I must be: First, I shall decline my head; Secondly, I shall be dead: Lastly, safely buryed.”
Quote by Robert Herrick
Work
The Hesperides & Noble Numbers
This book is a compilation of poetic and narrative works that delve into the beauty and complexity of the natural world and the abstract concepts of mathematics. more
Author
Robert Herrick
Robert Herrick was an English poet, born on August 24, 1591, and died on October 15, 1674. His poetry is known for its concise and lively style, and has been widely appreciated by later generations. more
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