On Julia's Voice

Portrait of Robert Herrick
Robert Herrick 1591–1674

So smooth, so sweet, so silv'ry is thy voice, As, could they hear, the Damned would make no noise, But listen to thee (walking in thy chamber) melting melodious words to Lutes of Amber.

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    I heard a woman's voice the other day, and tarried near to hear her once again. I thought of writing a poem to express my feelings, but this poem says it better than I could.

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