William Drummond, of Hawthornden. 1585-1649
226. Spring Bereaved 1
1 min to read 93 words
THAT zephyr every year So soon was heard to sigh in forests here, It was for her: that wrapp'd in gowns of green Meads were so early seen, That in the saddest months oft sung the merles, It was for her; for her trees dropp'd forth pearls. That proud and stately courts Did envy those our shades and calm resorts, It was for her; and she is gone, O woe! Woods cut again do grow, Bud doth the rose and daisy, winter done; But we, once dead, no more do see the sun.
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William Drummond, of Hawthornden. 1585-1649
227. Spring Bereaved 2
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