Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, ON THE 16TH DECEMBER, BEING AS FINE AS MAY-DAY, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS


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ON THE 16TH DECEMBER, BEING AS FINE AS MAY-DAY, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Unlike december's frown this gladsome day
Last Line: For gayer views, and happy could I die.
Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea
Subject(s): December; Weather


UNLIKE December's frown this gladsome day
Inspires my bosom, and invites my lay.
The sun meridian darting from on high,
Lights the gay scene, and brightens all the sky;
Soft rolls the glassy main; the lightsome breeze
Brings to my heart serenity and ease.
Here calmness reigns; nought but the lowing herds,
The waters falling, and the twittering birds,
Invade the ear; here, in this tranquil scene,
Far from the notice and the noise of men,
Here, could I peaceful live, nor breathe a sigh
For gayer views, and happy could I die.





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