CHRISTINA ROSSETTI
Reading edition
England, 1830-1894
The Swallow
Fly away, fly away, over the sea, Sun-loving swallow, for summer is done. Come again, come again, come back to me, Bringing the summer, and bringing the sun. When you come hurrying home o'er the sea, 5 Then we are certain that winter is past; Cloudy and cold though your pathway may be, Summer and sunshine will follow you fast.