Author Robert Herrick Here a solemn fast we keep,While all beauty lies asleepHushed be all things; (no noise here)But the toning of a tear:Or a sigh of such as bringCowslips for her covering. 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