Author Robert Herrick Be bold, my Book, nor be abash'd, or fearThe cutting thumb-nail, or the brow severe;But by the Muses swear, all here is good,If but well read, or ill read, understood. 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