by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

The lover in winter plaineth for the spring 
 (Sung text for setting by V. Fine)
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Language: English 
O western wind, when wilt thou blow
That the small rain down can rain?
Christ, that my love were in my arms
And I in my bed again.

See also Helen Taylor's poem O Western Wind!.

Composition:

    Set to music by Vivian Fine (1913 - 2000), "The lover in winter plaineth for the spring ", 1932, published 1933, first performed 1932 [ voice and viola ], from Four Songs, no. 1

Text Authorship:

  • by Anonymous / Unidentified Author, 16th century

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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]

This text was added to the website: 2014-08-21
Line count: 4
Word count: 28