MARRIAGE SONG.
Reading edition
BY AUBREY DE VERE.
Love begins upon the heights, As on tree-tops, in the spring,
April with green foot alights While the birds are carolling:
Aye, but April ends with May: Love must have the marriage-day!
II.
Love begins upon the heights, As o’er snowy summits sail
First the dewy matin lights Destined soon to reach the vale:
Love-touched maidens must not grieve That morn of love hath noon and eve!
III.
Love begins with Fancy first, Proud young Love the earth disdains
But his cold streams, mountain-nursed, Warm them in the fruitful plains
Ere the marriage-day be sped:— Peal the bells! The bride is wed!