SONG OF THE RIVER NYMPH

Eternal Spring in these woods reigns,
fair Chloris here e'er breathes,
in moonlit glades the Dryads dance
'mid trees in pearly sheaths.

Spirit am I of blossomed banks,
of streams with gilt bedropped, 
this blended light my soul sustains,
as blooms with carmine topped.

'Mid gentle gales the currents sing,
as dazzling arrows dart
from bush to rill to orchards lush,
to buds their song impart.

Wing'd jewels airy patterns trace,
'pon dew filled cups alight,
their airy fleets the wavelets skim,
the carp and trout delight.

Silvern bounty to Earth descends,
anon the river swells,
crystal splendour the waters decks,
their chiming rebirth spells.

'Neath glowing spreads of purple stars
young Hylas his harp tunes,
his golden notes the Naiads charm,
our love the dells perfumes.

© 2015 Lily's Verse

Lilium Candidum

Image: THE WATER NYMPH

Source: artrenewal.org

Artist: Henry Ryland