The Poet gathers fruit from every tree, Yea, grapes from thorns and figs from thistles he. Pluck'd by his hand, the basest weed that grows Towers to … - William Watson

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The Poet gathers fruit from every tree,
Yea, grapes from thorns and figs from thistles he.
Pluck'd by his hand, the basest weed that grows
Towers to a lily, reddens to a rose.

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Sir William Watson (1858 – 11 August 1935) was an English poet, popular in his time for the political content of his verse.

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Alternative Names: Sir William Watson Sir (John) William Watson

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