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Text
The Wild Flower's Song
English source:
William Blake
As I wander'd in the forest,
The green leaves among,
I heard a wild flower
Singing a song:
"I slept in the earth
In the silent night,
I murmur'd my thoughts
And I felt delight.
In the morning I went
As rosy as morn
To seek for new joy,
But I met with scorn."
The green leaves among,
I heard a wild flower
Singing a song:
"I slept in the earth
In the silent night,
I murmur'd my thoughts
And I felt delight.
In the morning I went
As rosy as morn
To seek for new joy,
But I met with scorn."
Composer
Roger Quilter
Roger Cuthbert Quilter was an English composer, known particularly for his songs.
Poet
William Blake
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic…
Performances
Previously performed at:
- Looking at Blake 24 Oct 2023
- 37. Nature's Beauty: James Newby & Simon Lepper 18 Oct 2019