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For the House (an Outhouse) on the Island at Grasmere.

Rude is this Edifice, and Thou hast seen

Buildings, albeit rude, that have maintain'd

Proportions more harmonious, and approach'd

To somewhat of a closer fellowship

With the ideal grace. Yet as it is

Do take it in good part; for he, the poor

Vitruvius of our village, had no help

From the great city; never on the leaves

Of red Morocco folio saw display'd

The skeletons and pre-existing ghosts

Of Beauties yet unborn, the rustic Box,

Snug Cot, with Coach-house, Shed and Hermitage.

It is a homely pile, yet to these walls