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Episode Synopsis
A Plain Life
William Henry Davies
No idle gold-- since this fine sun, my friend,
Is no mean miser, but doth freely spend.
No precious stones-- since these green mornings show,
Without a charge, their pearls, wherever I go.
No lifeless books-- since birds with their sweet tongues
Will read aloud to me their happier songs.
No painted scenes-- since clouds can change their skies
A hundred times a day to please my eyes.
No headstrong wine-- since when I drink, the spring
Into my eager ears will softly sing.
No surplus clothes-- since every single beast
Can teach me to be happy with the least.
William Henry Davies
No idle gold-- since this fine sun, my friend,
Is no mean miser, but doth freely spend.
No precious stones-- since these green mornings show,
Without a charge, their pearls, wherever I go.
No lifeless books-- since birds with their sweet tongues
Will read aloud to me their happier songs.
No painted scenes-- since clouds can change their skies
A hundred times a day to please my eyes.
No headstrong wine-- since when I drink, the spring
Into my eager ears will softly sing.
No surplus clothes-- since every single beast
Can teach me to be happy with the least.
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