The rustling nightfall strews my gown with roses
And wine-flushed petals bring forgetfulness
Of shadow after shadow striding past
I arise with the stars exultantly
And follow the sweep of the moon
Along the hushing stream, where no birds wake
Only the long-drawn sigh of wary voices
Whispering: farewell
Other Peter Warlock songs:
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