To a Friend upon Overbury's wife given to her

I know no fitter subject for your view

Then this, a meditation ripe for you,

As you for it. Which when you read you'l see

What kind of wife your self will one day bee:

Which happy day be neer you, and may this

Remain with you as earnest of my wish;

When you so far love any, that you dare

Venture your whole affection on his care,

May he for whom you change your Virgin-life

Prove good to you, and perfect as this Wife.