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Upon Love, By Way of Question And Answer

by Robert Herrick, 1648

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 fulfil ye.
I bring ye love: Quest. What will love do?
      Ans. Kiss ye to kill ye.

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