Author Robert Herrick Anthea laugh'd, and, fearing lest excessMight stretch the cords of civil comelinessShe with a dainty blush rebuked her face,And call'd each line back to his rule and space. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments