Ah, yet, e'er I descend to th' grave
May I a small house, and large garden have!
And a few friends, and many books, both true,
Both wise, and both delightful too!
And since Love ne'er will from me flee,
A mistress moderately fair,
And good as guard
Source: The Wish
-- Abraham Cowley, ( 1618-1667), English poet, essayist; His works include Poetical Blossoms, 1633, Love's Riddle, 1638 and The Guardian (aka: The Cutter Of Coleman Street).