Who says that fictions only and false hair Become a verse? … - George Herbert

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Who says that fictions only and false hair
Become a verse? Is there in truth no beauty?
Is all good structure in a winding stair?

George Herbert

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

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322. Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.

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.

[ A scab'd horse cannot abide the comb. ]

Who says that fictions only and false hair Become a verse? Is there in truth no beauty? Is all good structure in a winding stair? - George Herbert

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