A Selection from the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick

214. UPON LOVE: BY WAY OF QUESTION AND ANSWER

     I bring ye love.  QUES. What will love do?
     ANS. Like, and dislike ye.
     I bring ye love.  QUES. What will love do?
     ANS. Stroke ye, to strike ye.
     I bring ye love.  QUES. What will love do?
     ANS. Love will be-fool ye.
     I bring ye love.  QUES. What will love do?
     ANS. Heat ye, to cool ye.
     I bring ye love.  QUES. What will love do?
     ANS. Love, gifts will send ye.
     I bring ye love.  QUES. What will love do?
     ANS. Stock ye, to spend ye.
     I bring ye love.  QUES. What will love do?
     ANS. Love will fulfil ye.
     I bring ye love.  QUES. What will love do?
     ANS. Kiss ye, to kill ye.