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THE TURN O' THE YEAR, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: This is the time when bit by bit
Last Line: And love stirs in a heart I know.
Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan
Subject(s): Spring


THIS is the time when bit by bit
The days begin to lengthen sweet,
And every minute gained is joy—
And love stirs in the heart of a boy.

This is the time the sun, of late
Content to lie abed till eight,
Lifts up betimes his sleepy head—
And love stirs in the heart of a maid.

This is the time we dock the night
Of a whole hour of candlelight;
When song of linnet and thrush is heard—
And love stirs in the heart of a bird.

This is the time when sword-blades green,
With gold and purple damascene
Pierce the brown crocus-bed a-row—
And love stirs in a heart I know.





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