To a Young Lady
William Cowper
1731 to 1800
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Reconstruct the poem by dragging each line into its correct position. Your goal is to reassemble the original poem as accurately as possible. As you move the lines, you'll see whether your arrangement is correct, helping you explore the poem's flow and meaning. You can also print out the jumbled poem to cut up and reassemble in the classroom. Either way, take your time, enjoy the process, and discover how the poet's words come together to create something truly beautiful.
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And heav'n reflected in her face.
Far from the world's gay busy throng,
Sweet stream that winds through yonder glade,
Silent and chaste she steals along,
Pure-bosom'd as that wat'ry glass,
Intent upon her destin'd course;
With gentle, yet prevailing, force,
Blessing and blest where'er she goes,
Graceful and useful all she does,
Apt emblem of a virtuous maid—