James Thomson

Here you will find the Poem The Morning In The Country of poet James Thomson

The Morning In The Country

When from the opening chambers of the east 
The morning springs, in thousand liveries drest, 
The early larks their morning tribute pay, 
And, in shrill notes, salute the blooming day. 
Refreshed fields with pearly dew do shine, 
And tender blades therewith their tops incline. 
Their painted leaves the unblown flowers expand, 
And with their odorous breath perfume the land. 
The crowing cock and chattering hen awakes 
Dull sleepy clowns, who know the morning breaks. 
The herd his plaid around his shoulders throws, 
Grasps his dear crook, calls on his dog, and goes 
Around the fold: he walks with careful pace, 
And fallen clods sets in their wonted place; 
Then opes the door, unfolds his fleecy care, 
And gladly sees them crop their morning fare! 
Down upon easy moss he lays, 
And sings some charming shepherdess's praise.