The Rose by William Browne
A ROSE, as fair as ever saw the North, Grew in a little garden all alone; A sweeter flower did Nature ne'er put forth, Nor fairer garden yet was never known: The maidens danced about it morn and noon, And learned bards of it their ditties made; The nimble fairies by the pale-faced moon Water'd the root and kiss'd her pretty shade. But well-a-day!--the gardener careless grew; The maids and fairies both were kept away, And in a drought the caterpillars threw Themselves upon the bud and every spray.
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"A ROSE, as fair as ever saw the North,..."
"The Rose" by William Browne is a love and nature and spiritual and romantic english poem consisting of 14 lines. This English poem by William Browne demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "A ROSE, as fair as ever saw the North, Grew in a little garden all alone;...", this piece explores themes of love and nature and spiritual and romantic through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. William Browne'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.