Maiden of the Earth
In thee, sweet maiden, nature’s grace doth dwell; Thy beauty blooms like dawn’s first rising swell. The rain that whispers secrets to the lea, And clouds that drift in silent harmony. The gentle breeze that wakes the trembling trees Breathes forth thy softness, carried on the breeze. Spring’s budding flowers, dressed in radiant hue, Reflect thy purity and love anew. Azure-blue hills and snow-crowned peaks on high Stand as proud watchmen of the boundless sky. Yet in the sunset’s fading crimson light, My heart for thee is kindled with delight. In every leaf, in every breath I take, Thy presence, like the morn, doth softly wake; For in the symphony of earth and sky, Thou art my love, my muse, my lullaby. Beneath the sun’s warm, ever-golden gaze, Thy visage glows through all my fleeting days. As rivers weave their ancient, ceaseless song, Thy gentle grace moves quietly along. The murm’ring leaves in forests deep and old Guard secrets that the ancients once foretold, Like thy soft voi...