A Selection from the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick






83. THE BRACELET TO JULIA

     Why I tie about thy wrist,
     Julia, this my silken twist?
     For what other reason is't,
     But to shew thee how in part
     Thou my pretty captive art?
     But thy bond-slave is my heart;
     'Tis but silk that bindeth thee,
     Knap the thread and thou art free;
     But 'tis otherwise with me;
     I am bound, and fast bound so,
     That from thee I cannot go;
     If I could, I would not so.

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