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A Farewell by Charles Kingsley — Inspirational Poetry Lines

By Charles Kingsley

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I My fairest child, I have no song to give you; No lark could pipe to skies so dull and grey: Yet, ere we part, one lesson I can leave you For every day. II Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever; Do noble things, not dream them, all day long: And so make life, death, and that vast for-ever

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"A Farewell" by Charles Kingsley is a inspirational english poem consisting of 13 lines. This English poem by Charles Kingsley demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "I ...", this piece explores themes of inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Charles Kingsley'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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Charles Kingsley (1819–1875) was an English novelist, historian, and poet whose poem "The Three Fishers" and children's book "The Water-Babies" are Victorian classics. He was also a social reformer and advocate for "Christian Socialism."

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