Looking back at 1847
The year was notable for two main things
The conclusion neared of the Mexican-
American War which, it's true, did bring
New lands to American belonging
New Mexico and California
But should these lands be free or slave-owning
That debate rumbled on to civil war
Soon the gold rush would draw men westwards there
Meanwhile in England's green and pleasant land
Bleak winters on the moors caused suffering
And early death, but not until Jane Eyre
And Wuthering Heights were dreamed of and written
By the Bronte sisters, candles flickering
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