Classic and Contemporary Poetry

IN A GLASS WINDOW, FOR INCONSTANCY, by EDWARD HERBERT            Poem Explanation         Poet's Biography
First Line: Love, of this clearest, frailest glass
Last Line: Clearness for me, frailty for her.
Alternate Author Name(s): Cherbury, 1st Baron Herbert Of; Herbert Of Cherbury, Edward Herbert, 1st Baron; Herbert Of Cherbury, Lord
Subject(s): Mirrors; Unfaithfulness; Infidelity; Adultery; Inconstancy