by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence (1885 - 1930)
By the Isar See original
Language: English
By the Isar, in the twilight We were wandering and singing, By the Isar, in the evening We climbed the huntsman's ladder and sat swinging In the fir-tree overlooking the marshes, While river met with river, and the ringing Of the pale-green glacier water filled the evening. By the Isar, in the twilight We found the dark wild roses Hanging red at the river; and simmering Frogs were singing, and over the river closes Was savour of ice and of roses; and glimmering Fear was abroad. We whispered: "No one knows us. Let it be as the snake disposes Here in this simmering marsh."
Composition:
- Set to music by Will Ogdon (1921 - 2013), "By the Isar", 1969 [ soprano, flute, and contrabass ]
Text Authorship:
- by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence (1885 - 1930), "River roses"
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]
This text was added to the website: 2009-09-17
Line count: 15
Word count: 104