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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A REPLY TO THE ENQUIREY ‘WHAT AILS YOU?’
Was I to tell you what I ail withinAbout the wounds you would'n't care a pin
Sooner I fear you would be adding new
By telling me ‘I need not think of you!’
| The early poems of John Clare | |