John Clare Weblog

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.

Upon the plain…

Upon the plain there liv’d a swain

A Flock his whole employ

Unknown loves cares & all its snares

To damp his humble joy

Industry toils while Fortune smiles

To bless him with increase

Contentment made his humble trade

A Scene of Health & Peace

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