The Beggar to Mab, the Fairy Queen
Robert Herrick
1591 to 1674
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Reconstruct the poem by dragging each line into its correct position. Your goal is to reassemble the original poem as accurately as possible. As you move the lines, you'll see whether your arrangement is correct, helping you explore the poem's flow and meaning. You can also print out the jumbled poem to cut up and reassemble in the classroom. Either way, take your time, enjoy the process, and discover how the poet's words come together to create something truly beautiful.
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You, and mighty Oberon;
Or, sweet lady, reach to me
Well content a craving man;
For a man in needy-hood;
But if this may seem too much
Or the cleft ear of a mouse
Or commend a cricket's hip,
Of a pease that 'gins to chit,
Flour of fuz-balls, that's too good
In the pris'ner's pannier.
Give an alms to one that's poor,
Little bits that nestle there
So a blessing light upon
For an alms, then give me such
Give for bread, a little bit
Black I'm grown for want of meat,
That your mickle may have more.
And my full thanks take for it.
Any orts the elves refuse
Or his huckson, to my scrip;
But the meal of mill-dust can
That your plenty last till when
Over-sour'd in drink of souce;
Give me then an ant to eat,
I return your alms again.
Please your Grace, from out your store
Well will serve the beggar's use.
The abdomen of a bee;