Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE BRIDE-CAKE, by ROBERT HERRICK


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First Line: This day my julia thou must make
Last Line: And for the bride-cake ther'l be spice.
Subject(s): Cakes; Marriage; Weddings; Husbands; Wives


This day my Julia thou must make
For Mistresse Bride, the wedding Cake:
Knead but the Dow and it will be
To paste of Almonds turn'd by thee:
Or kisse it thou, but once, or twice,
And for the Bride-Cake ther'l be Spice.





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