by James Stephens (1882 - 1950)
The daisies See original
Language: English
Our translations: SPA
In the scented bud of the morning -- O, When the windy grass went rippling far, I saw my dear one walking slow, In the field where the daises are. We did not laugh and we did not speak As we wandered happ'ly to and fro; I kissed my dear on either cheek, In the bud of the morning -- O! A lark sang up from the breezy land, A lark sang down from a cloud afar, As she and I went hand in hand In the field where the daisies are.
Composition:
- Set to music by Samuel Barber (1910 - 1981), "The daisies", op. 2 (Three Songs) no. 1, published 1936
Text Authorship:
- by James Stephens (1882 - 1950), "The daisies", appears in Here are Ladies, first published 1913
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- SPA Spanish (Español) (Mercedes Vivas) , "Las margaritas", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
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Word count: 92