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Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick

by Robert Herrick

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102 Love Dislikes Nothing

Whatsoever thing I see,
Rich or poor although it be,
—’Tis a mistress unto me.

Be my girl or fair or brown,
Does she smile, or does she frown;
Still I write a sweet-heart down.

Be she rough, or smooth of skin;
When I touch, I then begin
For to let affection in.

Be she bald, or does she wear
Locks incurl’d of other hair;
I shall find enchantment there.

Be she whole, or be she rent,
So my fancy be content,
She’s to me most excellent.

Be she fat, or be she lean;
Be she sluttish, be she clean;
I’m a man for every scene.

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