The early poems of John Clare 1804-1822: General editor Eric Robinson: Edited by Eric Robinson and David Powell: Associate editor Margaret Grainger |
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LINES TO BATH
Ye waters fam'd the ills of life to healKnow what a son does for a Father feel.
He near worn out with the rumatic pain
Oft sought relief alas but sought in vain
Is now repairing to your healing wave
In hopes that it may be the means to save.
If so as now you do that charge retain
If so as now he's safe upon thy shore
If so as now thou cannot ease his pain
Send him save back—and I desire no more.
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