a glee for winter

Jan 2, 2008 at 9:49 PM
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by Alfred Domett (1811–87)

Hence, rude Winter! crabbed old fellow,
Never merry, never mellow!

Well-a-day! in rain and snow
What will keep one’s heart aglow?
Groups of kinsmen, old and young,
Oldest they old friends among;
Groups of friends, so old and true
That they seem our kinsmen too;
These all merry all together
Charm away chill Winter weather.

What will kill this dull old fellow?
Ale that ’s bright, and wine that ’s mellow!
Dear old songs for ever new;
Some true love, and laughter too;
Pleasant wit, and harmless fun,
And a dance when day is done.
Music, friends so true and tried,
Whisper’d love by warm fireside,
Mirth at all times all together,
Make sweet May of Winter weather.

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So, I just found out you have a writing blog. And it has good stuff on there. Good stuff on which I cannot comment because I'm not a member. Bummer. Anyway, have a great year, friend.

Vox is the only blog I have where you have to be a member, actually. crystalking.com is open to comments from anyone. :) Unless you are a spammer...then my filter snatches it but you yourself shouldn't have any issues commenting there. Thanks, though, for the kudos!

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What a wonderful way to handle winter, I'd hoist a pint with this fellow.

a glee for winter

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