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.