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Misconception Lyrics by Thomas Hardy

Time’s Laughingstocks, and Other Verses

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I busied myself to find a sure
       &nbsp       &nbsp Snug hermitage
That should preserve my Love secure
       &nbsp       &nbsp From the world's rage;
Where no unseemly saturnals,
       &nbsp Or strident traffic-roars,
Or hum of intervolved cabals
       &nbsp Should echo at her doors.

I laboured that the diurnal spin
       &nbsp       &nbsp Of vanities
Should not contrive to suck her in
       &nbsp       &nbsp By dark degrees,
And cunningly operate to blur
       &nbsp Sweet teachings I had begun;
And then I went full-heart to her
       &nbsp To expound the glad deeds done.


She looked at me, and said thereto
       &nbsp       &nbsp With a pitying smile,
"And THIS is what has busied you
       &nbsp       &nbsp So long a while?
O poor exhausted one, I see
       &nbsp You have worn you old and thin
For naught! Those moils you fear for me
       &nbsp I find most pleasure in!"

About “Misconception” by Thomas Hardy

Read the complete lyrics to "Misconception" by Thomas Hardy from the album "Time’s Laughingstocks, and Other Verses". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Non-Music, Literature.

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"Misconception" is credited to Thomas Hardy. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Misconception" appears on "Time’s Laughingstocks, and Other Verses".

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