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THE POETS AT TEA: 4. COWPER, WHO THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IT, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: The cosy fire is bright and gay
Last Line: And do not make it strong.
Subject(s): Cowper, William (1731-1800); Food & Eating; Poetry & Poets; Tea


The cosy fire is bright and gay,
The merry kettle boils away
And hums a cheerful song.
I sing the saucer and the cup;
Pray, Mary, fill the tea-pot up,
And do not make it strong.





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