The Seasons: a Poem1878 |
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... plains arise , And seem with their late loss to sympathize . Nor less the flower from sleep they wake amain , 15 Unfold her painted leaf , and bid her reign ; Invite to life the deadlike plant and flower , Show Winter's race is run ...
... plains arise , And seem with their late loss to sympathize . Nor less the flower from sleep they wake amain , 15 Unfold her painted leaf , and bid her reign ; Invite to life the deadlike plant and flower , Show Winter's race is run ...
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... plain , And distance bounded by the mountain chain . 150 Adown the vale is heard the murmuring rill ; Swept with the singing breeze , their voices fill Th ' ambrosial space and charm the ravished ear- The 18 THE SEASONS .
... plain , And distance bounded by the mountain chain . 150 Adown the vale is heard the murmuring rill ; Swept with the singing breeze , their voices fill Th ' ambrosial space and charm the ravished ear- The 18 THE SEASONS .
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... plain ; Increased , the storm , wide spreading , holds his bois- terous reign . XIX . The raging storm now o'er , And left the hedgeside bower , Men , women , boys had reached their several homes ; Comfort around them reigns , Forgotten ...
... plain ; Increased , the storm , wide spreading , holds his bois- terous reign . XIX . The raging storm now o'er , And left the hedgeside bower , Men , women , boys had reached their several homes ; Comfort around them reigns , Forgotten ...
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... plain costume He now must needs assume , The goddess fair to win , her love command ; Invites her prune with him the tender vine- Importunate in vain , he fails in his design . IX . The matron's dress he wore , But baffled still the ...
... plain costume He now must needs assume , The goddess fair to win , her love command ; Invites her prune with him the tender vine- Importunate in vain , he fails in his design . IX . The matron's dress he wore , But baffled still the ...
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... plain The mighty change encircling all prevails ; The trees , late decked in green , Now russet brown are seen , And yellow leaves fall driven by the gales ; Nature assumes her yearly state , Confirms the promise made , ' God's mercies ...
... plain The mighty change encircling all prevails ; The trees , late decked in green , Now russet brown are seen , And yellow leaves fall driven by the gales ; Nature assumes her yearly state , Confirms the promise made , ' God's mercies ...
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