Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE FIRESIDE, by ANONYMOUS


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THE FIRESIDE, by                    
First Line: "the hearth was clean, the fire clear"
Last Line: I ask no more of heaven
Subject(s): Family Life;happiness; Relatives;joy;delight


The hearth was clean, the fire clear,
The kettle on for tea;
Ranger was in his elbow chair
As blessed no man could be!

Clarinda, who his heart possest,
And was his new-made bride,
With head elate upon his breast,
Sat toying by his side.

Stretched at his feet, in happy state,
A favourite dog was laid;
By whom a little sportive cat
In wanton humour played.

Clarinda's hand he gently pressed;
She stole an amorous kiss,
And blushing modesty confessed
The fullness of her bliss.

"Be this eternity!" he cried,
"And let no more be given!
Continue thus my fireside!
I ask no more of Heaven!"





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