Poems Ancient and Modern

Poems Ancient and Modern

Today’s Poem: John Barleycorn

They have sworn a solemn oath: John Barleycorn should die.

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Jun 04, 2025
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Byron Cooper, Barley Field c. 1901 (ArtUK)
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