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Written early in the Morning, soon after the
Birth of my third Child; and inscribed to my
Mother, who was present on the occasion.
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SONNET XXII. Written early in the Morning, soon after the Birth of my third Child; and inscribed to my Mother, who was present on the occasion.
31st March, 1803.
At this still hour, when, scarce by whistling swain,
Bearing his pail, the meadow path is trod;
And thick mists hovering silently retain
On ivied scar, and on the hill's dark sod,
Their nightly station; when throughout the plain
No wreathed smoke betrays the unseen abode
Of early shepherd; how can I restrain
The hymn that mounts in gratitude to God?
The name of Father, now, with threefold force,
Lives in my heart; and she to whom I trace
The gift of life, excites another source
Of natural transport; her belov'd embrace
Strengthening our dear, domestic intercourse,
Protects this blossom of her grateful race.
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