John Milton. (1608–1674). Complete Poems.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14. |
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| Song on May Morning |
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| 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 dost 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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