The later poems of John Clare 1837-1864 ... General editor Eric Robinson: Edited by Eric Robinson and David Powell: Associate editor Margaret Grainger |
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[Theres pleasure on the pasture lea]
Theres pleasure on the pasture lea
& peace within the cottage
But theres na peace at a' for me
While love is in its dotage
& peace within the cottage
But theres na peace at a' for me
While love is in its dotage
I never have a thought o' gude
But worser thoughts will soil it
When heaven is man's happiest mood
The deil is sure to spoil it
But worser thoughts will soil it
When heaven is man's happiest mood
The deil is sure to spoil it
Mans sweetest choice is womans yet
Scenes where her kiss was granted
The choicest place where first they met
Mid flowers bye nature planted
Scenes where her kiss was granted
The choicest place where first they met
Mid flowers bye nature planted
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& there they dwell in fancys flights
In valley field & glen
In pleasant dreams & heart delights
Till neist they meet agen
In valley field & glen
In pleasant dreams & heart delights
Till neist they meet agen
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