With fingers weary and worn, With eyelids heavy and red, A woman sat in unwomanly rags Plying her needle and thread, Stitch stitch stitch.
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Whoe'er has gone thro' London street, Has seen a butcher gazing at his meat, And how he keeps Gloating upon a sheep's Or bullock's personals, as if his own How he admires his halves And quarters--and his calves, As if in truth upon his own legs grown.Thomas Hood
I can't do as much as I used to, but I can still grow a little corn, tomatoes and some cucumbers in my organic garden out back.
Thomas Hood
Where are the songs of Summer?
Thomas Hood
What is a modern poet's fate To write his thoughts upon a slate The critic spits on what is done, Gives it a wipe - and all is gone.
Thomas Hood
I remember, I remember The roses, red and white, The violets, and the lily-cups, Those flowers made of light The lilacs, where the robin built, And where my brother set The laburmum on his birthday,- The tree is living yet.
Thomas Hood
Sewing at once a double thread, A shroud as well as a shirt.
Thomas Hood
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