Author Robert Herrick Those ills that mortall men endure, So long are capable of cure, As they of freedome may be sure: But that deni'd; a griefe, though small, Shakes the whole Roofe, or ruines all. 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