To A Cyclamen

I come to visit thee agen,
My little flowerless cyclamen;
To touch the hand, almost to press,
That cheerd thee in thy loneliness.
What could thy careful guardian find
Of thee in form, of me in mind,
What is there in us rich or rare,
To make us claim a moments care?
Unworthy to be so carest,
We are but withering leaves at best.

Walter Savage Landor

Walter Savage Landor was an English writer, poet, and dramatist. He is best known for his prose work, the 'Imaginary Conversations,' but also wrote numerous poems and plays. Landor had a tempestuous character and often found himself in conflict with authorities and contemporaries. Despite his combative nature, he was highly regarded by other literary figures such as Charles Dickens and Robert Browning. His works reflect his classical education and strong individualism.

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Bold, and lavish of thyself;
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Into hot Summer's lusty arms expires;
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And where go forth at morn, at eve, at night,
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Are the swift vehicles of still sweeter thoughts,
And nurs...

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