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Within the Circuit of This Plodding Life by Henry David Thoreau

By Henry David Thoreau

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Within the circuit of this plodding life There enter moments of an azure hue, Untarnished fair as is the violet Or anemone, when the spring strews them By some meandering rivulet, which make The best philosophy untrue that aims But to console man for his grievances I have remembered when the winter came, High in my chamber in the frosty nights, When in the still light of the cheerful moon, On every twig and rail and jutting spout, The icy spears were adding to their length

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"Within the Circuit of This Plodding Life" by Henry David Thoreau is a deep and nature english poem consisting of 30 lines. This English poem by Henry David Thoreau demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Within the circuit of this plodding life There enter moments of an azure hue,...", this piece explores themes of deep and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Henry David Thoreau'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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Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher best known for "Walden" and "Civil Disobedience." His poetry, though less celebrated than his prose, reflects his deep connection to nature and his philosophy of simple living.

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