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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STANZA TO A TEAR
Sweet glistning tear tho hung on emmas cheekOf thy lovd station Id not disinherit thee
A better proof one need not wish to seek
Then thou sweet gelid jem of loves sincerity
I love to see thee paint sweet womans face
& moister beautys we[a]r wi sweeter grace
To mourn & sigh is every harlots forgery
But thou unsullied drop so presive stealing
Down the soft cheek wi' no designing treachery
Art the souls essence—its most deepest feeling
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Clear looking glass of thee unfolded heart
Its undisembld purity to prove
For when with thee cares sorrows hath no part
Thy births affection & thyself true love
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