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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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[O worst of anguish in that aching heart]

O worst of anguish in that aching heart
When fate not choise ordains true love to part
While truest love with strongest ties does bind
With natures choice & coresponding mind