It was not in the Winter
Our loving lot was cast;
It was the time of roses–
We pluck'd them as we pass'd!
The churlish season never frown'd
On early lovers yet;
O no–the world was newly crown'd
With flowers when first we met!
'T'was twilight, and I bade you go,
But still you held me fast;
It was the time of roses–
We pluck'd them as we pass'd!
2018-9