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My heart aches and a drowsy numbness pains My sense, as though of hemlock I had drunk, Or emptied some dull opiate to the drains One minute past and Lethe – wards had sunk. Tis not through envy of thy happy lot, But being too happy in thy happiness, That thou, light winged Dryad of […]

Tall Nettles Tall nettles cover up, as they have done These many springs, the rusty harrow, the plough Long worn out, and the roller made of stone: Only the elm butt tops the nettles now. . This corner of the farmyard I like most: As well as any bloom upon a flower I like the […]

Soccer Girl She gets out there and hustles She does her very best It’s all about the teamwork And winning is her quest . Pretty as a picture She could be most anything But for now she’s chosen soccer And working hard for her team . Pony-tail is flying The ball is flying too She’s […]