To a Young Ass: Its Mother being tethered near it.

Poor trembling creature, with thy eyes so wide,
And thy soft muzzle, pressed against the rail,
Doth nature's instinct in thy breast still guide,
And draw thee near, to thy dear mother's trail?

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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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