Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, GLOUCESTER SPRING, by NATHANIEL EVANS


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GLOUCESTER SPRING, by                    
First Line: Sequestered from the city's noise
Last Line: The world around shall say.
Subject(s): Pride; Towns; Self-esteem; Self-respect


Sequestered from the city's noise,
Its tumults and fantastic joys,
Fair nymphs and swains retire
Where Delaware's far-rolling tide
Majestic winds by Gloucester's side,
Whose shades new joys inspire.

There innocence and mirth resort,
And round its banks the graces sport --
Young love, delight, and joy;
Bright blushing health unlocks his springs,
Each grove around its fragrance flings
With sweets that never cloy.

These are Aurora's rural sweets --
Fresh dew-drops, flowers and green retreats,
Perfume, and balmy air.
Rise then and greet the new-born day!
Rise, fair ones, join the linnet's lay,
And Nature's pleasures share!

So shall gay health your cheeks adorn
With blushes sweeter than the morn
And fresh as early day;
And then that Gloucester is the place
To add to beauty's brightest grace,
The world around shall say.





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