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Bird-Notes

by Evelyn Douglas [i.e. J. E. Barlas]
Douglas, Evelyn
  
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XVI. Song.

What is the meaning of the spring
If I may not love?
The stirring life in everything,
The kindling lights above!
How shall I join the song of spring
If I have no love?
The birds at early dawn that sing,
The cooing of the dove?
What shall I send her in the spring
To mind her of my love?
A hair-fillet, a jewelled ring,
A garter, fan, or glove?
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