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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[Thrice welcome to thy slumbering peace o Grave]
Thrice welcome to thy slumbering peace o GraveTho when as yet thou art I know it not
Thee I address as death the stroke had gave
& laid me happy in thy silent spot
O could I lay me down with thee in peace
Would Death but be my friend I should be blest
With thee the wicked from their troubling cease
With thee the weary lie & are at rest
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