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THE PARTING VERSE, THE FEAST THERE ENDED, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Loth to depart, but yet at last, each one
Last Line: Herrick shall make the meddow-verse for you.
Subject(s): Farewell; Parting


Loth to depart, but yet at last, each one
Back must now go to's habitation:
Not knowing thus much, when we once do sever,
Whether or no, that we shall meet here ever.
As for my self, since time a thousand cares
And griefs hath fil'de upon my silver hairs;
'Tis to be doubted whether I next yeer,
Or no, shall give ye a re-meeting here.
If die I must, then my last vow shall be,
You'l with a tear or two, remember me,
Your sometime Poet; but if fates do give
Me longer date, and more fresh springs to live:
Oft as your field, shall her old age renew,
Herrick shall make the meddow-verse for you.





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