That hast this wintres weders overshake

And driven awey the longe nyghtes blake;

Seynt Valentyn, that art ful by on lofte,

Thus syngen smale foules for thy sake:

Now welcom, somer, with thy sonne softe,

That hast this wintres weders overshake.

Wel han they cause for to gladen ofte,

Sith ech of hem recovered hath his make;

Ful blisful mowe they ben when they awake.

Now welcom, somer, with thy sonne softe,