Because you are to me a song I must not sing you over-long. Because you are to me a prayer I cannot say you everywhere.Because you are to me a rose — You will not stay when summer goes.
A Journey in Love
Song Cycle by Khyle Wooten (b. 1988)
3. When Summer Goes [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
Text Authorship:
- by Langston Hughes (1901 - 1967), "Passing Love"
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