A New Song
In what new words O bounteous spring
I praise thy glory, paean I sing.
In words so humble and grand define
Thy benign soul and beauty divine.
Ay, thy lovers with heavenly delight
Each dawn have worshipped serenaded at night
With notes of love ,passions so strong.
I search new words and a virgin song.
Shall I compare the flowers with jewels,
Murmurs of wind among leaves with bells?
Alas that raindrops like pearls are, too
were versed before , not new to you.
So now in contemplation a little wise
O Goddess Ceres , I realize
You bless all with love so same
Free my unskilled art from blame.