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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Soothing scene
One gloomy eve I roamed about Neath Oxeys hazel bowers While timid hares were darting out To crop the dewy flowers & soothing was the scene to me Right pleased was my soul My breast was calm as summers sea When waves forget to roll
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