Friday Poetry: Robert Herrick

Robert Herrick
Upon Love, By Way of Question and Answer

I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Like, and dislike ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Stroke ye to strike ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Love will befool ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Heat ye to cool ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Love gifts will send ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Stock ye to spend ye;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Love will fulfill thee;
I bring ye love, Quest. What will love do?
Ans. Kiss ye to kill ye.