MAIDEN IN THE MOR LAY - Amy Levy Poems

 
 

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MAIDEN IN THE MOR LAY

Maiden in the mor lay,
In the mor lay,
  Seuenyst fulle, seuenyst fulle.
Maiden in the moor lay,
In the mor lay,
  Seuenistes fulle ant a day.

Welle was hire mete.
Wat was hire mete?
  The primerole ant the --
  The primerole ant the --
Welle was hire mete.
Wat was hire mete?
  The primerole ant the violet.

Welle was hire dryng.
Wat was hire dryng?
  The chelde water of the --
  The chelde water of the --
Welle was hire dryng.
Wat was hire dryng?
  The chelde water of the welle-spring.

Welle was hire bour.
Wat was hire bour?
  The rede rose an te --
  The rede rose an te --
Welle was hire bour.
Wat was hire bour?
  The rede rose an te lilie flour.


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