Bird-Notes by Evelyn Douglas [i.e. J. E. Barlas] |
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Again Why? |
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50
XXV. Again Why?
If I say the flower grew,
Must I give a reason too?
If that water is a boon
In the heavy heat of noon,
That the heart is light in youth,
Will you question of my truth?
Must I give a reason too?
If that water is a boon
In the heavy heat of noon,
That the heart is light in youth,
Will you question of my truth?
If I say the hour is sweet
When sunset and twilight meet,
If birds voices I may call
Delicate and musical,
Moonlight pleasant on the sea—
Will you ask how this can be?
When sunset and twilight meet,
If birds voices I may call
Delicate and musical,
Moonlight pleasant on the sea—
Will you ask how this can be?
If I speak of cold in snow,
Will you crave how came it so?
If I chcerless call the rain
Terrible the hurricane,
Must I give with each a cause
Why the thing was as it was?
Will you crave how came it so?
If I chcerless call the rain
Terrible the hurricane,
Must I give with each a cause
Why the thing was as it was?
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If I tell you, you are fair,
Must I add when, how, and where?
Stately mien, voluptuous form,
Eyes so large, and dark, and warm—
Love I these as all men would,
Must I show you why I should?
Must I add when, how, and where?
Stately mien, voluptuous form,
Eyes so large, and dark, and warm—
Love I these as all men would,
Must I show you why I should?
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