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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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[Canst thou [buy] my love so lightly]

Canst thou [buy] my love so lightly
That I love thee to decieve
Prize my love ah not so slightly
As not a single sigh believe
Hark the[e] maid Ill leave thee never
Hark thee if thee love Ive given
When done loving here for ever
Thee Ill ever love in Heaven