Quote#Nature
As well as any bloom upon a flower
Quote byEdward Thomas · 1878–1917
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: "Tall Nettles", line 6, cited from Collected Poems (London: Selwyn & Blount, 1920), p. 56..
English (original)
As well as any bloom upon a flower I like the dust on the nettles, never lost Except to prove the sweetness of a shower.
— Edward Thomas
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