“Vain vision! when the changing world each day Sees some such lordly pleasance pass away; When the mere stripling knows my symbols all Worn tokes, heaven hypothetical, Nature indifferent, and the dreams of men Figments of longing which we must condemn. Yet keep these plants, O Man! a kinder time May yet be moved by them to better rhyme, Or moved, like me, to place his pleasure low, On the firm Earth, whence Men and Blossoms grow.”
Quote by Ruth Pitter
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Ruth Pitter
Ruth Pitter was a renowned British poet whose elegant and introspective verse left a lasting impact on the English literary scene. Born on November 7, 1897, she spent much of her life in the Lake District, drawing inspiration from the natural landscape. Pitter's poetry frequently explored themes of nature, love, and the passage of time, and she was recognized for her lyrical beauty and emotional depth. more
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