Classic and Contemporary Poetry
RURAL SCENES, by JOHN CLARE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I never saw a man in all my days Last Line: To hearts, whose songs are gathered from the field. Subject(s): Country Life | ||||||||
I never saw a man in all my days -- One whom the calm of quietness pervades -- Who gave not woods and fields his hearty praise, And felt a happiness in summer shades. There I meet common thoughts, that all may read Who love the quiet fields: -- I note them well, Because they give me joy as I proceed, And joy renewed, when I their beauties tell In simple verse, and unambitious songs, That in some mossy cottage haply may Be read, and win the praise of humble tongues In the green shadows of some after-day. For rural fame may likeliest rapture yield To hearts, whose songs are gathered from the field. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE TARIFF by GEORGE HENRY BOKER A DRIVE IN THE COUNTRY by TED KOOSER THERE IS ALWAYS A LITTLE WIND by TED KOOSER COUNTRYSIDE by JOSEPHINE MILES |
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