Author Robert Herrick Before Mans fall, the Rose was born (S. Ambrose sayes) without the Thorn: But, for Mans fault, then was the Thorn, Without the fragrant Rose-bud, born; But ne're the Rose without the Thorn. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 5 (1 vote) Rate Log in or register to post comments