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By the ford at the town's edge Horse and carter rest: The carter smokes on the bridge Watching the water press in swathes about his horse's chest. From the inn one watches, too, In the room for visitors That has no fire, but a view And many cases of stuffed fish, vermin, and kingfishers.
History
Identifier
2981.txt
Creator
Thomas, Edward (1878-1917)
Date
1979
Date Created
01/01/1979
Temporal Date
31/12/1979
Type
Poem
Rights
Copyright Edward Thomas, 1979, reproduced under licence from Faber and Faber Ltd.