Farewell to the bushy clump close to the river
And the flags where the butter-bump hides in forever;
Farewell to the weedy nook, hemmed in by waters;
Farewell to the miller's brook and his three bonny daughters;
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Beautiful and poignant description laced with mellow sadness. I liked it!
Clare never spent time in prison, but did spend time more than once in asylums for the mentally ill. A troubled, talented soul.
A fantastic and touching poem penned beautifully by the great poet. Thanks for sharing.10 points.