Why I tie about thy wrist, <br />Julia, this my silken twist? <br />For what other reason is't, <br />But to shew thee how in part <br />Thou my pretty captive art? <br />But thy bond-slave is my heart; <br />'Tis but silk that bindeth thee, <br />Knap the thread and thou art free; <br />But 'tis otherwise with me; <br />I am bound, and fast bound so, <br />That from thee I cannot go; <br />If I could, I would not so.<br /><br />Robert Herrick<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-bracelet-to-julia-2/
