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Autumn at Brandelhow
Declared open by H.R.H. The Princess Louise, Oct. 16, 1902.
From such a hill might angels long to lean
And gaze once more upon their native place,
So calm the waters—Walla face to face
So calm—Blencathra, Skiddaw so serene—
You scarce might think earth's central fires had been
The makers of this gentle mountain race;
While wood and golden fells with loyal grace
Slope down to greet the daughter of a Queen.
And gaze once more upon their native place,
So calm the waters—Walla face to face
So calm—Blencathra, Skiddaw so serene—
You scarce might think earth's central fires had been
The makers of this gentle mountain race;
While wood and golden fells with loyal grace
Slope down to greet the daughter of a Queen.
And here may mortals, weary of the strife
Of inconsiderate cities, hope to come
And find the fair tranquillities of earth;
Here men may pray, and poet-thoughts have birth,
Here all shy forest creatures seek a home,
And wild-wood pleasaunce help the nation's life.
Of inconsiderate cities, hope to come
And find the fair tranquillities of earth;
Here men may pray, and poet-thoughts have birth,
Here all shy forest creatures seek a home,
And wild-wood pleasaunce help the nation's life.
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