Alexander Pope (1688-1744) wrote it when he was just 12 years old, a song of praise to the simple life and a world of peace and quiet.
#poetrymatters #solitude
I was introduced to Pope when I was in high school, and he still speaks to me. If you can‘t read the tiny print, you can find the poem here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46561/ode-on-solitude
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Blest who can unconcernedly find
Hours, days, and years slide soft away,
In health of body, peace of mind,
Quiet by day.
from Ode on Solitude, Alexander Pope
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