And what do ye say then? — That Spring long departed
Has brought forth no child to the softness and showers;
— That we slept and we dreamed through the Summer of flowers;
We dreamed of the Winter, and waking dead-hearted
Found Winter upon us and waste of dull hours.


Love is Enough (1872) - Song III: It Grew Up Without Heeding

William Morris Quotes

And what do ye say then? — That Spring long departed Has brought forth no child to the softness and showers; — That we slept and we dreamed...

And what do ye say then? — That Spring long departed Has brought forth no child to the softness and showers; — That we slept and we dreamed...

And what do ye say then? — That Spring long departed Has brought forth no child to the softness and showers; — That we slept and we dreamed...

And what do ye say then? — That Spring long departed Has brought forth no child to the softness and showers; — That we slept and we dreamed...