Delight In Disorder

"A careless shoestring, in whose tie 
I see a wild civility" - Robert Herrick

The theme of this poem is that sometimes disorder is better than order.  It is not always good to be completely orderly and look perfect all the time.  The speaker says that there is a "sweet disorder in the dress."  He also says "Do not bewitch me than when art is too precise in every part."  These quotes help to further explain this theme.  The oxymoron I found in this poem also helps to establish this theme.  The oxymoron "wild civility" can be found in line twelve.  What the speaker means when he says this is that order can be found in the disorder that is shown in the careless tying of a shoestring or even a neglected cuff or tempestuous petticoat.  The speaker prefers this kind of disorder rather than the preciseness of order. I would have to agree with the speaker.  I find it unhealthy to be constantly worrying about being perfect or being so up-tight all the time.  Sometimes it is best to just let loose or act a little carefree.