The Hesperides & Noble Numbers/Hesperides/To Cherry-blossoms

by Robert Herrick (1591-1674)

189. TO CHERRY-BLOSSOMS.

Ye may simper, blush and smile,
And perfume the air awhile;
But, sweet things, ye must be gone,
Fruit, ye know, is coming on;
Then, ah! then, where is your grace,
Whenas cherries come in place?