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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[So gay in summer as thy boughs where drest]
So gay in summer as thy boughs where drestSo soft so cool as then thy leaves did wave
I knew thee well & knowing am distrest
& like as friendship leaning oer the grave
Loving ye all ye trees & bushes dear
I wander where ye stood & drop my bosom tear
| The early poems of John Clare | |