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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[Poets & Poesy are aspirations]
Poets & Poesy are aspirationsOf minds superior to the common lot
The light & life & ornament of nations
That leave no writing they could wish to blot
Time mossed in centurys finds them unforgot
Green with the leaves of laurel & the bay
The poets dwelling is a sacred spot
Where pilgrims love when ages pass away
The low mossed cot—the steeple crack'd & grey
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