Part 4 — A TERNARIE OF LITTLES, UPON A PIPKIN OF JELLY SENT TO A LADY
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A Little Saint best fits a little Shrine, A little Prop best fits a little Vine, As my small Cruse best fits my little Wine.
A little Seed best fits a little Soil, A little Trade best fits a little Toil, As my small Jar best fits my little Oil.
A little Bin best fits a little Bread, A little Garland fits a little Head, As my small Stuff best fits my little Shed.
A little Hearth best fits a little Fire, A little Chapel fits a little Quire, As my small Bell best fits my little Spire.
A little Stream best fits a little Boat, A little Lead best fits a little Float, As my small Pipe best fits my little Note.
A little Meat best fits a little Belly, As sweetly, lady, give me leave to tell ye, This little Pipkin fits this little Jelly.
Robert Herrick [1591-1674]