UPON THE SAME (THE DETRACTER), by ROBERT HERRICKPoet AnalysisPoet's Biography
First Line: I ask't thee oft, what poets thou hast read Last Line: Then sure thou't like, or thou wilt envie me. Subject(s): Critics & Criticism
I ask't thee oft, what Poets thou hast read, And lik'st the best? Still thou reply'st, The dead. I shall, ere long, with green turfs cover'd be; Then sure thou't like, or thou wilt envie me.