Herrick

Robert Herrick, cavalier free,

And ever perfect metrically,

Your loves were bold,

Your verse controlled.

In poetry a mistress’ knee

Can be a subject properly,

      If every rhyme

Arrives on time.

You were immoral we can see,

But still immoral gallantly—

Your sin? An ounce.

It’s style that counts!

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