THE BRACELET OF PEARL :  TO SILVIA.
by Robert Herrick


I BRAKE thy bracelet 'gainst my will,
    And, wretched, I did see
The discomposed then, and still
    Art discontent with me.

One gem was lost, and I will get
    A richer pearl for thee,
Than ever, dearest Silvia, yet
    Was drunk to Antony.

Or, for revenge, I'll tell thee what
    Thou for the breach shalt do ;
First crack the strings, and after that
    Cleave thou my heart in two.


Source:
Herrick, Robert. Works of Robert Herrick. vol II.
Alfred Pollard, ed.
London, Lawrence & Bullen, 1891. 48-49.


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