The later poems of John Clare 1837-1864 ... General editor Eric Robinson: Edited by Eric Robinson and David Powell: Associate editor Margaret Grainger |
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IN BEAUTY THERE IS JOY |
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IN BEAUTY THERE IS JOY
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In beauty there is joy for everThat fadeth not and never will
It changeth not to sorrow never
Its smiles are balm for every ill
It burns in love from its own bosom
Yet never melts those hills of snow
The leaves of love for ever blossom
Its roses never cease to blow
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To me she is the sovreign queenThe worship of my every hour
Beauty wi love is ever seen
Mid flowers growing in the bower
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Come forth my love and happy be
For thou art beauty's lovely thing
And I am deep in love with thee
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The pilewort blazes in the grassThe daiseys silver oer the lea
Rachel come forth my lovely lass
And we will both so happy be
Come where the Linnet builds her nest
Where green leaves deck once naked tree
And thou shalt lean upon my breast
Ill happy kisses give to thee
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