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Lays of Sorrow by Lewis Carroll

By Lewis Carroll

Topics: sad-shayari, deep-lines, nature-poetry

The day was wet, the rain fell souse Like jars of strawberry jam, [1] a sound was heard in the old henhouse, A beating of a hammer. Of stalwart form, and visage warm, Two youths were seen within it, Splitting up an old tree into perches for their poultry At a hundred strokes [2] a minute. The work is done, the hen has taken Possession of her nest and eggs, Without a thought of eggs and bacon, [3] (Or I am very much mistaken happy)

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"The day was wet, the rain fell souse..."

"Lays of Sorrow" by Lewis Carroll is a sad and deep and nature english poem consisting of 71 lines. This English poem by Lewis Carroll demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "The day was wet, the rain fell souse Like jars of strawberry jam, [1] a...", this piece explores themes of sad and deep and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Lewis Carroll'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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Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) was the pen name of Charles Dodgson, an English mathematician and author. His poems "Jabberwocky" and "The Walrus and the Carpenter" from the Alice books are among the most famous nonsense poems in English.

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