these lyrics are from an american poetess K.Tynan.Hinkson.
inspired me to write a music-box kind of song for children and grown-ups .
Lyrics
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9.Turn 0` the year ( K.Tynan.Hinkson )
This is the time when bit by bit
The days begin to lengthen sweet
And every minute gained is joy -
And love stirs in the heart of a boy.
This is the time the sun, of late
Content to lie abed till eight,
Lifts up betimes his sleepy head -
And love stirs in the heart of a maid.
This is the time we dock the night
Of a whole hour of candlelight;
When song of linnet and thrush is heard -
And love stirs in the heart of a bird.
This is the time when sword-blades green,
With gold and purple damascene,
Pierce the brown crocus-bed a-row
-Andlove stirs in a heart I know.
