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SEASONS AND REASONS. |
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SEASONS AND REASONS.
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I love my love in Spring-time,For beauty fresh as May,
For cheeks like early roses,
For eyes as bright as day;
For breath like balm of lilies,
For smiles like sunrise clear;
I love my love in Spring-time,
And love her all the year.
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I love my love in Summer,For promise warm and true,
For truth, like noon-day, throwing
A light o'er old and new;
For wealth of bloom and freshness,
And shady comfort near;
I love my love in Summer,
And love her all the year.
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I love my love in Autumn,For fruit of gentle deeds,
For wisdom to be garner'd,
To serve our future needs;
For virtues ripening ever,
Like harvests full in ear;
I love my love in Autumn,
And love her all the year.
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I love my love in Winter,For charities untold,
For warmth of household welcome,
For looks that thaw the cold;
For harmless mirth and pastime,
As rich as Christmas cheer;
I love my love in Winter,
And love her all the year.
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