Author Robert Herrick Man is a watch, wound up at first, but neverWound up again; Once down, he's down for ever.The watch once down, all motions then do cease;The man's pulse stopt, all passions sleep in peace. 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