Author John Clare The school boys with their ruddy cheeks& mind disposd to playAgain the painted pooty seeksAlong their morning wayNo more the winters biting breathIn croodling haste they shunBut loiter oft on moor & heath& think the spring begun Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments