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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THE LADY FLYE
Tennant of leaves & flowers & glossy stalksThe wild profusion that the summer brings
Hiding in crowding beans & benty balks
Where on the knapweed while the cricket sings
I often watch thee prune thy freckled wings
On the smooth stem advancing yet more high
Till with the help the puffing zepher brings
Thoult all uncase thy under wings & flye
In changing scenes more snug & cool to lye
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Upon a thymy hill & thou wert nigh
What fond enquireys filled my curious mind
How have I watched thy pastimes Lady Fly
& thought thee happiest creature of thy kind
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