by Michael Drayton (1563 - 1631)

Upon a bank with roses set about
 (Sung text for setting by P. Mealor)
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Language: English 
Upon a bank with roses set about
Where pretty turtles joining bill to bill,
And gentle springs steal softly murmuring out,
Washing the foot of pleasure’s sacred hill.
There little Love sore wounded lies.
His bow and arrows broken,
Bedewed with tears from Venus’ eyes.
O grievous to be spoken.

Composition:

    Set to music by Paul Mealor (b. 1975), "Upon a bank with roses set about"

Text Authorship:

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This text was added to the website: 2023-09-03
Line count: 8
Word count: 50