Henry King

Here you will find the Poem To a Friend upon Overbury's wife given to her of poet Henry King

To a Friend upon Overbury's wife given to her

I know no fitter subject for your view 
Then this, a meditation ripe for you, 
As you for it. Which when you read you'l see 
What kind of wife your self will one day bee: 
Which happy day be neer you, and may this 
Remain with you as earnest of my wish; 
When you so far love any, that you dare 
Venture your whole affection on his care, 
May he for whom you change your Virgin-life 
Prove good to you, and perfect as this Wife.