Robert Bridges - Later Poems: "Were I a cloud I'd gather My skirts up in the air, And fly well know whither, And rest I well know where."

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A notable figure in English literature, Robert Bridges transitioned from a medical career to poetry due to health issues. His literary journey began with the publication of his first poetry collection in 1873, and he became Poet Laureate in 1913, marking a unique achievement as the only medical graduate to hold this title. Bridges dedicated his later years to writing and literary research, leaving a lasting impact until his death in Oxford in 1930.