Thursday, May 30, 2019

 

Grass and Hay

John Gower (1330-1408), Confessio Amantis 8.2436-2439:
That which was whilom grene gras,
Is welked hey at time now.
Forthi mi conseil is that thou
Remembre wel hou thou art old.
whilom = formerly; welked = withered.

# posted by Michael Gilleland @ 6:33 AM


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