There is a castle on a hill, So far into the sky, That birds that from the valley-beds Up to the turrets fly, Climbing towards the sun can feel The clouds go tumbling by. ...
A shower of green gems on my apple tree This first morning of May Has fallen out of the night, to be Herald of holiday - Bright gems of green that, fallen there, Seem fixed and glowing on the air. ...
Time gathers to my name; Along the ways wheredown my feet have passed I see the years with little triumph crowned, Exulting not for perils dared, downcast And weary-eyed and desolate for shame...