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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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[Twas but a wild bramble that catchd at her gown]

Twas but a wild bramble that catchd at her gown
While the bramble of doubt stung her breast
Uneasy she saunterd again to the town
& in bed waited vainly for rest