“MAY” a Poem by: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)

The flowers of May
Nature Photography : Nigel Borrington

May

by: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)

I cannot tell you how it was;
But this I know: it came to pass–
Upon a bright and breezy day
When May was young, ah pleasant May!
As yet the poppies were not born
Between the blades of tender corn;
The last eggs had not hatched as yet,
Nor any bird forgone its mate.

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I cannot tell you what it was;
But this I know: it did but pass.
It passed away with sunny May,
With all sweet things it passed away,
And left me old, and cold, and grey.

May 5, 2015 | Categories: Gallery, Irish rivers, Landscape | Tags: Christina Rossetti, flowers, images of ireland, Irish Landscapes, Landscape, May, Nigel Borrington, poems, poetry, rapeseed, Springtime, the month of MAY, Tipperary | 11 Comments