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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[There is a charm which poesy lays hold of nought beside]
There is a charm which poesy lays hold of nought besideCan ere atta[i]n to—its superior powers
Maketh the meanest trifle dignified
Even on deserts she can plant her flowers
Her feeling sweetness soft as honey showers
Upon the senses unpercievd does steal
Listning the magic sounds—the mellow close
What grosser minds can neer attempt to feel
Such thrilling minglings in the bosom glows
Of soul & song together as it flows
Enrapturd sweetness all the frame devours
Tis natures essence in its purest state
Who when her charms like womans looks oer powers
Can echo back the joys such scenes create
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