The Empty House
April will come to the quiet town That I left long ago, Scattering primroses up and down-- Row upon happy row. (Oh, little green lane, will she come your way, To a certain path I know?) April will pause by cottage and gate In the wild, sweet evening rain, Where the garden borders run brown and straight, To coax them to bloom again. (Oh, little sad garden that once was gay, Must she call to you all in vain?) April will come to cottage and hill, Laughing her lovers awake. (Oh, little closed house, so cold and still, Will she find you for old joy's sake, And leave one primrose beside your door, Lest the heart of your garden break?)
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