Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.

By ClintonScollard

1406 Be ye in Love with April-tide

BE ye in love with April-tide?

I’ faith, in love am I!

For now ’t is sun, and now ’t is shower,

And now ’t is frost, and now ’t is flower,

And now ’t is Laura laughing-eyed,

And now ’t is Laura shy.

Ye doubtful days, O slower glide!

Still smile and frown, O sky!

Some beauty unforeseen I trace

In every change of Laura’s face:

Be ye in love with April-tide?

I’ faith, in love am I!