An English Summer's Day

What makes an English summer’s day ? A heart-shaped fruit so fresh and sweet, A clear blue sky and flowers gay. The fragrant scent of new-mown hay The gentle breeze that waves the wheat. What makes an English summer’s day ? Such glorious things, more could I say: A rippling stream to bathe tired feet, A clear blue sky and flowers gay. Along the track I make my way Through woodland glade towards a seat. What makes an English summer’s day ? The whispering leaves, the sun’s last ray, The robin singing – what a treat ! A clear blue sky and flowers gay. Upon this springy moss I’ll lay And listen to the young lambs’ bleat. What makes an English summer’s day ? A clear blue sky and flowers gay.