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1770–1850

XXXII

William Wordsworth

The tears of man in various measure gush From various sources; gently overflow From blissful transport some — from clefts of woe Some with ungovernable impulse rush;

And some, coeval with the earliest blush Of infant passion, scarcely dare to show Their pearly lustre — coming but to go; And some break forth when others’ sorrows crush

The sympathising heart. Nor these, nor yet The noblest drops to admiration known, To gratitude, to injuries forgiven — Claim Heaven's regard like waters that have wet

The innocent eyes of youthful Monarchs driven To pen the mandates, nature doth disown.

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