W. H. Davies Quotes

I also love a quiet placeThat's green, away from all mankind;A lonely pool, and let a treeSigh with her bosom over me.

W. H. Davies

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• I also love a quiet placeThat's green, away from all mankind;A lonely pool, and let a treeSigh with her bosom over me.

  

  W. H. Davies
  • Green
  • Lonely
  • Pool