Robert Herrick. His Charge to Julia at his Death.

HIS CHARGE TO JULIA AT HIS DEATH.
by Robert Herrick

DEAREST of thousands, now the time draws near
That with my lines my life must full-stop here.
Cut off thy hairs, and let thy tears be shed
Over my turf when I am buried.
Then for effusions, let none wanting be,
Or other rites that do belong to me ;
As love shall help thee, when thou do'st go hence
Unto thy everlasting residence.

Effusions, the "dew-drink-offerings" of the lyric “ To
his lovely mistresses ”.

Source:
Herrick, Robert. Works of Robert Herrick. vol II.
Alfred Pollard, ed.
London, Lawrence & Bullen, 1891. 20.

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