Living

The Maiden-blush.

by Robert Herrick 1591–1674

From Hesperides (1648)

Living

SO look the mornings when the Sun
Paints them with fresh Vermilion:
So Cherries blush, and Kathern Peares,
And Apricocks, in youthfull yeares:
So Corrolls looke more lovely Red,
And Rubies lately polished:
So purest Diaper doth shine,
Stain'd by the Beames of Clarret wine:
As Julia looks when she doth dress
Her either cheeke with bashfullness.

MLA

Herrick, Robert. “The Maiden-blush.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/herrick/820/.

Chicago

Herrick, Robert. “The Maiden-blush.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/herrick/820/.

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