First published from an MS. in 1893.
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Once again, sweet Willow, wave thee!
Why stays my Love?
Bend, and in yon streamlet—lave thee!
Why stays my Love?
Oft have I at evening straying,
Stood, thy branches long surveying,
Graceful in the light breeze playing,—
Why stays my Love?
1. Four Trochees /.
2. One spondee, Iambic \.
3. Four Trochees 1.
4. Repeated from 2.
5, 6, 7. A triplet of 4 Trochees—8 repeated.
First published from an MS. in 1893.