Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE HUNTER AND THE MILKMAID, by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER First Line: The lark is singing her matin lay Last Line: I'm not -- in such -- particular -- haste! | ||||||||
I. THE lark is singing her matin lay, Oh come with me, fair maiden, I pray; Sweet, oh sweet is the morning hour, And sweeter still is yon ivied bower; Wreaths of roses I'll twine for thee, Oh come, fair maiden, along with me! Ah! Sir Hunter, my mother is near; I really must n't be loitering here. II. Thy mother, fair maiden, is far away, And never will listen a word we say. I'll sing thee a song that ladies sing In royal castles to please the king; A wondrous song, whose magical charm Will keep the singer from every harm. Fie! Sir Hunter, a fig for your song, Good by! for I must be going along. III. Ah! well, if singing will not prevail, I'll tell thee, then, a terrible tale; 'T is all about a Baron so bold, Huge and swart, and ugly and old, Who saw the ghost of his murdered wife, -- A pleasant story, upon my life! Ah! Sir Hunter, the story is flat; I know one worth a dozen of that. IV. I'll teach thee, then, a curious prayer Of wondrous power the wolf to scare, And frighten the witch that hovers nigh To blight the young with her evil eye. O guard, fair maiden, thy beauty well, A fearful thing is her wicked spell! Oh, I can read my missal, you know. Good by, Sir Hunter, for I must go. V. Nay, tarry a moment, my charming girl: Here is a jewel of gold and pearl; A beautiful cross it is, I ween, As ever on beauty's breast was seen. There's nothing at all but love to pay; Take it, and wear it, but only stay! Ah! Sir Hunter, what excellent taste! I'm not -- in such -- particular -- haste! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...BLESSINGS by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER CRICKET ON THE HEARTH by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER FALLING STARS by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER FRIENDSHIP by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER GIRLS! PASS ALONG! by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER MUCH LOVE by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER MY FLOWERS by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER MY VOCATION by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER ROSETTE by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER SHE IS SO PRETTY by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER |
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