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Through primrose tufts, in that sweet bower, The periwinkle trailed its wreaths And 'tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes.

William Wordsworth

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William Wordsworth
Age: 80 †
Born: 1770
Born: April 7
Died: 1850
Died: April 23
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Breathes
Every
Enjoys
Breathe
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Air
Bower
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Periwinkle
Trailed
Sweet
Primrose
Faith
Wreaths
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