An Old-Time Lay

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AN OLD-TIME LAY by Victor Hugo
     ("Jamais elle ne raille.")

     {Bk. III. xiii.}
         Where your brood seven lie,
         Float in calm heavenly,
       Life passing evenly,
     Waterfowl, waterfowl! often I dream
             For a rest
             Like your nest,
           Skirting the stream.

         Shine the sun tearfully
         Ere the clouds clear fully,
         Still you skim cheerfully,
     Swallow, oh! swallow swift! often I sigh
             For a home
             Where you roam
           Nearing the sky!

         Guileless of pondering;
         Swallow-eyes wandering;
         Seeking no fonder ring
     Than the rose-garland Love gives thee apart!
             Grant me soonâ€"
             Blessed boon!
           Home in thy heart!

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