Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SPRING AND DAWN, by J. LE MAIRE DE BELGES



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SPRING AND DAWN, by                    
First Line: Trees newly leaved and dressed afresh in green
Last Line: Aurora views.
Subject(s): Dawn; Sunrise


TREES newly leaved and dressed afresh in green,
While winter lasts we see you sere and dried,
But now restored, not one of you is seen
Uncomely; Nature spreads o'er you her sheen,
Rich colours, flowers and blooms on every side.
Tremble no more, nor shake, nor seek to hide,
Be ye all joyful now and flourishing,
For zephyr blows and bids the blossoms spring.

Now village maids
Their loves declare
'Neath hazel shades,
Tender and fair.
And flow'rets rare
And nut and berry,
Apple and pear
Blooms for their hair,
They pick and share,
And all are merry.

As soon as e'er Aurora Queen of flowers
To the young buds restores their varied hues,
Night flees away with all its baneful powers,
Dispersing sorrow, tears and doleful hours;
And without loss the vigorous wealth renews
Of fruitful orchards and green meads, with which
Pan makes his faithful train of shepherds rich.

Owls shun the light,
Snakes crawl from sight,
Fierce wolves take flight
Whom shepherds fright
And Pan pursues;
Birds sing with joy,
Stags sport and toy,
Fields beauty clad,
All Nature glad,
Aurora views.





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