 | The poetical works (1829) |  |
SONNET.
[That gooseberry-bush attracts my wandering eyes]
That gooseberry-bush attracts my wandering eyes,Whose vivid leaves, so beautifully green,
First opening in the early spring are seen:
I sit and gaze, and cheerful thoughts arise
Of that delightful season drawing near,
When those grey woods shall don their summer dress,
And ring with warbled love and happiness.
I sit and think that soon the advancing year
With golden flowers shall star the verdant vale:
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Led by mild Melancholy's placid power,
Go listen to the soothing nightingale,
And feed on meditation; while that I
Remain at home, and feed on gooseberry-pie.
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