SONG
[Where the ash tree weaves]
1
Where the ash tree weaves
Shadows over the river
And the willow's grey leaves
Shake and quiver—
Meet me & talk, love,
Down the grass-hoppers baulk, love,
And then love for ever—
2
There meet me, & talk, love,
Of love's inward feelings
Where the clouds look like chalk, love,
And the huts & the shielings
Lie like love o'er the river
Here talk of love's feelings,
And love on for ever—
3
Where the bee hums his ballads
By the river so near it,
Round docks & wild salads
While all love to hear it,
We'll meet by the river,
And by old willow pollards
Bid love live for ever.
Janry 13th 1848.
