A lily of a dayIs fairer far in May,Although it fall and die that night,It was the plant and flower of light.In small proportions we just beauties see,And in short measures life may perfect be.

“A lily of a dayIs fairer far in May,Although it fall and die that night,It was the plant and flower of light.In small proportions we just beauties see,And in short measures life may perfect be.”

Ben Jonson