Poetry of the English Renaissance, 1509-1660 |
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Blest cottage that hath flowers in winter spread , Though withered , blessed grass , that hath the grace To deck and be a carpet to that place . Thus sang , unto the sounds of oaten reed , Before the babe , the shepherds bowed on knees ...
Blest cottage that hath flowers in winter spread , Though withered , blessed grass , that hath the grace To deck and be a carpet to that place . Thus sang , unto the sounds of oaten reed , Before the babe , the shepherds bowed on knees ...
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D. Grass withers and the flowers too fade . C. Seize the short joys then , ere they vade . See'st thou that unfrequented cave ? D. That den ? C. Love's shrine . D. But virtue's grave . C. In whose cool bosom we may lie Safe from the sun ...
D. Grass withers and the flowers too fade . C. Seize the short joys then , ere they vade . See'st thou that unfrequented cave ? D. That den ? C. Love's shrine . D. But virtue's grave . C. In whose cool bosom we may lie Safe from the sun ...
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The picture of little T. C. in a prospect of flowers See with what simplicity This nymph begins her golden days ! In the green grass she loves to lie , And there with her fair aspect tames The wilder flowers , and gives them names ...
The picture of little T. C. in a prospect of flowers See with what simplicity This nymph begins her golden days ! In the green grass she loves to lie , And there with her fair aspect tames The wilder flowers , and gives them names ...
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