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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882). Complete Poetical Works. 1893.

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From the French. The Return of Spring

(Renouveau)
By Charles D’Orleans

NOW Time throws off his cloak again

Of ermined frost, and wind, and rain,

And clothes him in the embroidery

Of glittering sun and clear blue sky.

With beast and bird the forest rings,

Each in his jargon cries or sings;

And Time throws off his cloak again

Of ermined frost, and wind, and rain.

River, and fount, and tinkling brook

Wear in their dainty livery

Drops of silver jewelry;

In new-made suit they merry look;

And Time throws off his cloak again

Of ermined frost, and wind, and rain.