The Hawthorn Tree

 Not much to me is yonder lane 
Where I go every day; 
But when there’s been a shower of rain 
And hedge-birds whistle gay, 
I know my lad that’s out in France
With fearsome things to see 
Would give his eyes for just one glance 
At our white hawthorn tree.

. . . . 
Not much to me is yonder lane 
Where he so longs to tread:
But when there’s been a shower of rain 
I think I’ll never weep again 
Until I’ve heard he’s dead.

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