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The Fifth of May
The fifth of May-
What a glorious day
When the sun doth shine,
Whilst the breeze freely play!
Every blade of grass,
Together in jubilee,
Dost dance and quiver in viridian glee.
The robin robust is nobly strutting
Through the open lawn
Whilst house cats’ eyes are shutting.
Young green buds are eagerly awaking
To the sun’s gentle kiss
Upon morning’s breaking.
At high noon shall the sun
Then grace the blue sky
And clear out all clouds
Until the moon’s rising is nigh.
‘Til then shall we partake in this jubilant day
And forget all our cares
Letting the wind cast them away.
What is their to ponder,
But the creation of spring,
And God’s gift of the earth
Which provideth everything.
