Religion

Hope.

by George Herbert 1593–1633

Religion

I Gave to Hope a watch of mine: but he
An anchor gave to me.
Then an old prayer-book I did present:
And he an optick sent.
With that I gave a viall full of tears:
But he a few green eares:
Ah Loyterer! I'le no more, no more I'le bring:
I did expect a ring.

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Herbert, George. “Hope.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/herbert/95/.

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