Songs

Slow Spring

by Doreen Carwithen

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Text

Slow Spring
English source: Katharine Tynan

O year, grow slowly. Exquisite, holy,
The days go on
With almonds showing the pink stars blowing
And birds in the dawn.

Grow slowly, year, like a child that is dear,
Or a lamb that is mild,
By little steps, and by little skips,
Like a lamb or a child.

Composer

Doreen Carwithen

Where can I listen to Doreen Carwithen's songs?   'Clear Had the Day Been'. Recorded by TallWall Media. 'Echo (Who Called?)'. Recorded by TallWall Media.

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