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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 | The later poems of John Clare |  |
TO A FRIEND
Under hedges the violets are coming in bloom
& the Pilewort it shines like the Sun
The Spring it is bursting from the winters cold Tomb
& the sun of Life's smiles has begun
& the Pilewort it shines like the Sun
The Spring it is bursting from the winters cold Tomb
& the sun of Life's smiles has begun
Tis Valentine's Day to morrow fair maid
& the Snowdrops are looking for thee
The Crocus has got his gold suit ready made
& hopes thy companion to be
& the Snowdrops are looking for thee
The Crocus has got his gold suit ready made
& hopes thy companion to be
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So out of two sweethearts be sure & chuse one
While chusing is left to thy choice
For Valentine day only comes to be gone
& then true love will be left without voice
While chusing is left to thy choice
For Valentine day only comes to be gone
& then true love will be left without voice
Giles Scroggins
John Clare Feby 13 1854
| The later poems of John Clare | |