SPRING SONG

Here’ s the Spring-time, Sweet!

Earth’ s green gown is new,

Lambs begin to bleat,

Doves begin to coo,

Birds begin to woo

In the wood and lane;

Sweet, the tale is true

Spring is here again!

I have been discreet

All the winter through;

Now, before your feet,

Blossoms let me strew.

Flowers, as yet, are few;

Will my lady deign

Take this flower or two?

Spring is here again

Make the year complete,

Give the Spring her due!

All the flowers entreat,

All the song-birds sue.

’ Twixt the green and blue

Let Love wake and reign,

Let me worship you —

Spring is here again!