In a Herber Green Asleep Whereas I Lay
In a Herber Green Asleep Whereas I Lay
Original Text
R. Wever, Lusty Juventus (London, [1560?]); facs. edn., Tudor Facsimile Texts (London: T. C. and E. C. Jack, 1907). PR 3190 W3A74 1540A Robarts Library.
2The birds sang sweet in the midd{.e}s of the day;
3I dreamed fast of mirth and play:
4 In youth is pleasure, in youth is pleasure.
5 Methought I walked still to and fro,
6And from her company I could not go;
7But when I wak'd it was not so:
8 In youth is pleasure, in youth is pleasure.
10Of her alone to have a sight,
11Which is my joy and heart's delight:
12 In youth is pleasure, in youth is pleasure.
Publication Start Year
1560
RPO poem Editors
N. J. Endicott
RPO Edition
2RP.1.243; RPO 1996-2000.
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