Classic and Contemporary Poetry

UPON PRUE, HIS MAID, by ROBERT HERRICK                Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: In this little urn is laid
Last Line: Spring the purple violet.
Variant Title(s): Upon Prew His Maid
Subject(s): Cremation; Devonshire, England; Grief; Household Employees; Sorrow; Sadness; Servants; Domestics; Maids