The Task And Other Poems1891 |
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Page 17
... dreams of fancy , tranquil and secure . Vain thought ! the dweller in that still retreat Dearly obtains the refuge it affords . Its elevated site forbids the wretch To drink sweet waters of the crystal well ; He dips his bowl into the ...
... dreams of fancy , tranquil and secure . Vain thought ! the dweller in that still retreat Dearly obtains the refuge it affords . Its elevated site forbids the wretch To drink sweet waters of the crystal well ; He dips his bowl into the ...
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... dream of transports she was not to know . She heard the doleful tidings of his death , And never smiled again . And now she roams The dreary waste ; there spends the livelong day , And there , unless when charity forbids , The livelong ...
... dream of transports she was not to know . She heard the doleful tidings of his death , And never smiled again . And now she roams The dreary waste ; there spends the livelong day , And there , unless when charity forbids , The livelong ...
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... dream is past . And thou hast found again Thy cocoas and bananas , palms , and yams , And homestall thatched with leaves . But hast thou found Their former charms ? And , having seen our state , Our palaces , our ladies , and our pomp ...
... dream is past . And thou hast found again Thy cocoas and bananas , palms , and yams , And homestall thatched with leaves . But hast thou found Their former charms ? And , having seen our state , Our palaces , our ladies , and our pomp ...
Page 31
... dream all night of what the day denied . Alas , expect it not . We found no bait To tempt us in thy country . Doing good , Disinterested good , is not our trade . We travel far , ' tis true , but not for naught ; And must be bribed to ...
... dream all night of what the day denied . Alas , expect it not . We found no bait To tempt us in thy country . Doing good , Disinterested good , is not our trade . We travel far , ' tis true , but not for naught ; And must be bribed to ...
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... dreams Illusive of philosophy , so called , But falsely . Sages after sages strove , In vain , to filter off a crystal draught Pure from the lees , which often more enhanced The thirst than slaked it , and not seldom bred Intoxication ...
... dreams Illusive of philosophy , so called , But falsely . Sages after sages strove , In vain , to filter off a crystal draught Pure from the lees , which often more enhanced The thirst than slaked it , and not seldom bred Intoxication ...
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