John Clare
English poet (1793-1864)
1793–1864, born in Clare Cottage
- Born
- 13 July 1793
- Birthplace
- Clare Cottage
- Died
- 20 May 1864
From their work
Throw not my words away, as many do; They're gold in value, though they're cheap to you.
I would not wish the burning blazeOf fame around a restless world,The thunder and the storm of praiseIn crowded tumults heard and hurled.I would not be a flower to standThe stare of every passer-bye;But in some nook of fairyland,Seen in the praise of beauty's eye.
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