One gloomy eve I roam’d about
John Clare
1793 to 1864
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While timid hares were darting out,
And soothing was the scene to me,
'Neath Oxey's hazel bowers,
As bright as parting day:
When Nelly lightly skipt the stile,
When waves forget to roll.
My breast was calm as summer's sea
One gloomy eve I roam'd about
But short was even's placid smile,
Right pleased was my soul,
My startled soul to charm,
One careless look on me she flung,
With milk-pail on her arm:
To crop the dewy flowers;
It pounc'd my peace away.
And like a hawk from covert sprung,