George Herbert


Hope


I gave to Hope a watch of mine: but he
                      An anchor gave to me.
Then an old prayer-book I did present :
                      And he an optic sent.
With that I gave a vial full of tears :
                      But he a few green ears.
Ah, Loiterer! l'll no more, no more l'll bring:
                      I did expect a ring.






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