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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Spring
Welcome gentle breathing spring Now the birds begin to sing Now the Swelling shade is seen Putting forth its tender green While the Suns extended way Sweetly shows the lengthend day O delightful Season hail May my footsteps never fail When Ive time to trample where All thy beauties reappear
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