Minuscula Lyrics of Nature, Art and Love. By Francis William Bourdillon |
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A Rondel of the Ivy-Leaf
The ivy-leaf she loves to wear
In token of Fidelity;
For ever-green's the ivy tree,
And she's as faithful as she's fair.
In token of Fidelity;
For ever-green's the ivy tree,
And she's as faithful as she's fair.
Yet scarce my breaking heart can bear
For ever at her breast to see
The ivy-leaf she loves to wear
In token of Fidelity.
For ever at her breast to see
The ivy-leaf she loves to wear
In token of Fidelity.
Were she less faithful or less fair!
O Love, forgive the blasphemy!
But since her love is not for me
To me 'tis token of Despair,
The ivy-leaf she loves to wear.
O Love, forgive the blasphemy!
But since her love is not for me
To me 'tis token of Despair,
The ivy-leaf she loves to wear.
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