To the Virgins, to make much of Time
Robert Herrick
1591 to 1674
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Reconstruct the poem by dragging each line into its correct position. Your goal is to reassemble the original poem as accurately as possible. As you move the lines, you'll see whether your arrangement is correct, helping you explore the poem's flow and meaning. You can also print out the jumbled poem to cut up and reassemble in the classroom. Either way, take your time, enjoy the process, and discover how the poet's words come together to create something truly beautiful.
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The sooner will his race be run,
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
That age is best, which is the first,
And while ye may, go marry:
Times, still succeed the former.
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun,
Then be not coy, but use your time;
Old Time is still a-flying:
The higher he's a-getting;
To-morrow will be dying.
When youth and blood are warmer;
But being spent, the worse, and worst
And nearer he's to setting.
For having lost but once your prime,
You may for ever tarry.