Now I am here; what thou wilt do with me None of my books w… - George Herbert

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Now I am here; what thou wilt do with me
None of my books will show:
I read and sigh and wish I were a tree,
For sure, then I should grow
To fruit or shade: At least some bird would trust
Her household to me, and I should be just.

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George Herbert (April 3, 1593 – March 1, 1633) was an English poet and orator.

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