Versos English James Miller Spirit

English poem

Spirit

by (1860–1947)

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Maid, why lov’st thou Baldred’s spring? Does its sedge-crown’d waters bring Forgetfulness, like that dull stream That sooth’d the Grecian’s noonday dream? Do its fallings, whispering near, Charm thy love-enchanted ear, And with the music of its voice Bid thy parched heart rejoice?