On Retirement by Philip Freneau
A HERMIT'S house beside a stream With forests planted round, Whatever it to you may seem More real happiness I deem Than if I were a monarch crowned. A cottage I could call my own Remote from domes of care; A little garden, walled with stone, The wall with ivy overgrown, A limpid fountain near,
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"A HERMIT'S house beside a stream..."
"On Retirement" by Philip Freneau is a deep english poem consisting of 23 lines. This English poem by Philip Freneau demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "A HERMIT'S house beside a stream With forests planted round,...", this piece explores themes of deep through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Philip Freneau'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.