THE WESTMORELAND GIRL[290]
To my Grandchildren
Composed June 6, 1845.—Published 1845
One of the “Poems referring to the Period of Childhood.”—Ed.
Part I
Seek who will delight in fable
I shall tell you truth. A Lamb
Leapt from this steep bank to follow
’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291]
Far and wide on hill and valley 5
Rain had fallen, unceasing rain,