by Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)

Language: English 
Oh, fair to see
Bloom-laden cherry tree,
  Arrayed in sunny white;
  An April day's delight,
Oh, fair to see!

Oh, fair to see
Fruit-laden cherry tree,
  With balls of shining red
  Decking a leafy head,
Oh, fair to see!

Composition:

    Set to music by Gerald Finzi (1901 - 1956), "Oh, fair to see", op. 13b no. 2, published 1966 [ high voice, piano ], from Oh fair to see, no. 2

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This text was added to the website: 2006-01-28
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Word count: 40