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Foweles In The Frith

Foweles in the frith,
 The fisses in the flod,
 And I mon waxe wod;
 Mulch sorwe I walke with
 For best of bon and blod.

Notes

Poem Notes:
Composition Date:
13th cent.

The lyrical form of this poem is abbab.

1-5. Birds in the woods,
The fishes in the flood,
And I must go mad\;
Much sorrow I walk with
For the best of bone and blood.

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