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The Man And His Horse by Anne Kingsmill Finch — Sad Poetry Lines

By Anne Kingsmill Finch

Topics: sad-shayari, love-shayari

Within a Meadow, on the way, A sordid Churl resolv'd to stay, And give his Horse a Bite; Purloining so his Neighbours Hay, That at the Inn he might not pay For Forage all the Night. With Heart's content th' unloaded Steed Began to neigh, and frisk, and feed; For nothing more he car'd, Since none of all his Master's breed E'er found such Pasture, at their need,

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"Within a Meadow, on the way,..."

"The Man And His Horse" by Anne Kingsmill Finch is a sad and love english poem consisting of 37 lines. This English poem by Anne Kingsmill Finch demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Within a Meadow, on the way, A sordid Churl resolv'd to stay,...", this piece explores themes of sad and love through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Anne Kingsmill Finch's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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About Anne Kingsmill Finch

Anne Kingsmill Finch, Countess of Winchilsea (1661–1720), was an English poet whose work was rediscovered in the 20th century. Her poem "The Nocturnal Reverie" and her exploration of female creativity in "The Introduction" make her an important precursor to Romantic poetry.

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