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CHARMES (1) by ROBERT HERRICK

Poet Analysis

First Line: IN THE MORNING WHEN YE RISE
Last Line: SO FARRE KEEPES THE EVILL SPRIGHT.
Subject(s): CHARMS (MAGIC); MAGIC;
In the morning when ye rise
Wash your hands, and cleanse your eyes.
Next be sure ye have a care,
To disperse the water farre.
For as farre as that doth light,
So farre keepes the evill Spright.



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