Quote#Nature
Sydneian showers
Quote byRichard Crashaw · 1612–1649
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Wishes for the Supposed Mistress.
English (original)
Sydneian showers Of sweet discourse, whose powers Can crown old Winter’s head with flowers.
— Richard Crashaw
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