The poetical works of John Nicholson ... Carefully edited from the original editions, with additional notes and a sketch of his life and writings. By W. G. Hird |
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But softer scenes on Malham Water view,
When its smooth breast reflects the azure blue;
Or when the skiffs, departing from its shore,
Convey the lovely nymphs of Craven o'er
The still lake ruffled by each rower's stroke,
And its smooth surface into surges broke,—
The circling woods return their cheerful song,
As nymphs and swains harmonious glide along;
While at the flies the glittering fishes bound,
And twice ten thousand eddies circle round.
Anon 'tis ruffled like the foam-white sea,
Then smooth as glass, reflecting ev'ry tree;
The lofty fells upon its breast are seen,
Brown here with heath, and there with brackens green;
Health, rosy Health, diseases drives away,
And Pleasure loves amid those scenes to stray.
When its smooth breast reflects the azure blue;
Or when the skiffs, departing from its shore,
Convey the lovely nymphs of Craven o'er
The still lake ruffled by each rower's stroke,
And its smooth surface into surges broke,—
The circling woods return their cheerful song,
As nymphs and swains harmonious glide along;
While at the flies the glittering fishes bound,
And twice ten thousand eddies circle round.
Anon 'tis ruffled like the foam-white sea,
Then smooth as glass, reflecting ev'ry tree;
The lofty fells upon its breast are seen,
Brown here with heath, and there with brackens green;
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And Pleasure loves amid those scenes to stray.
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