Bliss Carman, et al., eds. The World’s Best Poetry.
Volume V. Nature. 1904. | | | | III. The Seasons | | Song on May Morning | | John Milton (1608–1674) |
| | | NOW the bright morning star, day’s harbinger, | |
| Comes dancing from the east, and leads with her | |
| The flowery May, who from her green lap throws | |
| The yellow cowslip and the pale primrose. | |
| Hail, bounteous May! that doth inspire | 5 |
| Mirth and youth and warm desire; | |
| Woods and groves are of thy dressing, | |
| Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing. | |
| Thus we salute thee with our early song, | |
| And welcome thee, and wish thee long. | 10 | | | |
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