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Quote by Robert Herrick

“Show me thy feet, show me thy legs, thy thighs Show me those fleshy principalities; Show me that hill where smiling love doth sit, Having a living fountain under it; Show me thy waist, then let me there withal, By the ascension of thy lawn, see all.”

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

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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