John Clare

John Clare was a Romantic poet who died in 1864. His work is well-regarded for his depictions of the English countryside, childhood, and his own suffering. Clare lived during a period of change in England, specifically the Agricultural revolution. His work is also known for its depth and thoughtfulness. Read more of John Clare’s Biography.

‘I Am!’ by John Clare is a powerful poem about a speaker’s struggle with depression, loneliness, and a desire to find peace in Heaven.

Sunday Dip

The Badger

The Dying Child

The Secret

‘The Secret’, a poem by the English poet John Clare speaks on a speaker’s secrecy of feelings concerning a lady. This piece glorifies the beauty of the lady and the speaker’s dedication to her.

Biography of John Clare

First Love

I Am!

Sunday Dip

The Badger

The Dying Child

The Secret

The Yellowhammer’s Nest

Winter Rainbow

Young Lambs