From Helpston in rural Northamptonshire, John Clare was born in 1793. He is now regarded as the most important poet of the natural world from Britain. He wrote many poems, prose and letters about love, sex, corruption and politics, environmental and social change, poverty and folk life. Even in his 'madness', his talents were not diminished. Ronald Blythe, past President of the Clare Society, saw Clare as "... England's most articulate village voice".
Clare died, aged 71, in 1864.
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Brimming dykes
The dullest scenes are not so dull As thoughts I cannot tell The brimming dykes are not so full As my heart’s silent swell I leave my troubles to the winds With none to share a part The only joy my feeling finds Hides in an aching heart
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