I could but see thee yesterday
Robert Herrick
1591 to 1674
Track 1
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Stung by a fretful bee;
And heal'd the wound in thee.
As Love shall help me, I admire
To see me bleed, and not desire
A thousand thorns, and briars, and stings
And I the javelin suck'd away,
I could but see thee yesterday
My passions any rest.
Art so unkind to me;
If thou, composed of gentle mould,
To staunch the blood the while.
How thou canst sit and smile
I have in my poor breast;
What dismal stories will be told
Of those that cruel be!
Yet ne'er can see that salve which brings
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