Round thoughts which owe their birth, To thee, and to the humble spot, Where chance has fixed thy lowly lot.

That thorny path, those stormy skies, have drawn our spirits nearer; and rendered us, by sorrow’s ties, each to the other dearer.
BERNARD BARTON

Adversity Each Sky Sorrow Ties
Welcome, wild harbinger of spring! To this small nook of earth; Feeling and fancy fondly cling.
BERNARD BARTON

Feelings Humble Spring
Obstinacy and vehemency in opinion are the surest proofs of stupidity.
BERNARD BARTON

Opinion Proof Stupidity
Round thoughts which owe their birth, To thee, and to the humble spot, Where chance has fixed thy lowly lot.
BERNARD BARTON

Birth Humble Round Spot

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