by Shirley Darbyshire (1903 - 1955)

Last night
Language: English 
Last night there was a whisp'ring in the trees,
A gentle quiver,
As if a passing breeze
Had made them shiver.

Last night there was a trembling in the ground
On every side;
And at the sound
The winter died.

Last night the elves and fairies made
A fairy ring:
And there they danced
With love and Spring.

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