A Wish. Written in Jesus Wood, Feb. 10, 1792.

To wander in some wood, where ancient trees
Do whisper secrets to the passing breeze,
And there to sit, and there to dream and muse,
And all the world's dull cares and toils refuse.

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American lyric poet, known for her poems on love, nature, and the feminine experience. Her work often displays a delicate and musical quality.

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