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Poem by Robert Herrick


Peace not Permanent


Great cities seldom rest; if there be none
T’ invade from far, they’ll find worse foes at home.



Robert Herrick


Robert Herrick's other poems:
  1. The Changes: to Corinna
  2. The Apron of Flowers
  3. The Lily in a Crystal
  4. Lovers How They Come and Part
  5. The Kiss: A Dialogue


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