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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BALLADS
[While the sun is wearing home]
While the sun is wearing homeMilkmaids wi their buckets come
Chanting many a roundelay
Of luvs mishaps in early day
How lord gregorys fickle love
Two young maidens ends did prove
As the one with jealous part
Fair as driven snow is seen
‘Stabd the brown girl to the heart
Who seemed the most her luv to win’
While woods in eccho oft reply
Young barnwell oer the hill so high
& snug behind the hiding tree
I listen sweet the melody
Loveing much old ballads chiming
Quaint expressions unto ryhming
Plaintive notes & pleasing swell
I love the ancient ballad well
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