Robert Herrick was born in Cheapside, London in 1591. Robert was the seventh son of Nicholas Herrick. Nicholas Herrick, his father was a wealthy goldsmith who made his will two days before throwing himself from the fourth floor window of his house. Robert had to grow up without his father but had the help of his six brothers. Robert Herrick had a large family. The Herrick family had their hands in everything, so Robert could really decide almost anything he wanted. In 1607 he was apprenticed to his uncle Sir William Herrick as a goldsmith. Robert always knew it was a good deal because gold never ages. Herrick has always had a love for writing and knew from a very young age that he eventually wanted to pursue it. Herrick attended St. John's College, Cambridge in 1613. Robert graduated Bachelor of Arts in 1617 and Master of Arts in 1620. Robert felt that going to school could be of enormous help to him. Now he feels he is ready to pursue writing poetry professionally. Braha 2One of Robert Herrick's early works, "A Country Life", really helped him get started on the right foot. The poem was about his move from London to agricultural life in Leicesterishire. Herrick joined a group of Cavalier poets who idolized Ben Johnson, mingling in London's literary circles. Herrick was also a very religious man and was used for some expeditions. On 24 April 1623 Herrick was ordered to be minister and act as Chaplin to Buckingham on an expedition. When there were large expeditions they always made sure they had a minister there to help them if needed. Even during the expedition he wrote about his free time. Herrick was a man greatly esteemed by all. The king even asked him to run a church called Dean Prior, which was one of the largest churches in those days. Herrick lived a secluded country life and wrote some of his best works. In 1647 he was expelled from the government. Robert decided to move to London publishing his religious poems. Robert Herrick lived to the age of eighty-three. Braha 3 Robert Herrick wrote hundreds of poems. My interpretation of “To His Mistress” is unique and interesting. Herrick has always loved women and loves to express his feelings.