Author Robert Herrick When well we speak, & nothing do that's good, We not divide the Hoof, but chew the Cud: But when good words, by good works, have their proof, We then both chew the Cud, and cleave the Hoof. 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