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The Maid Of Ocram or, Lord Gregory by John Clare

By John Clare

Topics: sad-shayari, love-shayari, deep-lines

Gay was the Maid of Ocram As lady eer might be Ere she did venture past a maid To love Lord Gregory. Fair was the Maid of Ocram And shining like the sun Ere her bower key was turned on two Where bride bed lay for none. And late at night she sought her love-- The snow slept on her skin-- Get up, she cried, thou false young man,

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"Gay was the Maid of Ocram..."

"The Maid Of Ocram or, Lord Gregory" by John Clare is a sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic english poem consisting of 176 lines. This English poem by John Clare demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Gay was the Maid of Ocram As lady eer might be...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational 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. John Clare'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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John Clare (1793–1864) was an English poet known as the "peasant poet" for his humble origins. His nature poetry—including "I Am" and "Badger"—captures the English countryside with extraordinary precision and emotional honesty, and he is now recognized as one of the finest nature poets in the language.

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