Sunday, 28 April 2024

Lars Clausen (1841-93): 'Mod Jul'

 





Towards Christmas

 

Now here up North it’s wintertime,

bare earth is raked in this harsh clime

     by winds both damp and freezing,

and gales start howling at our door,

we must ensure as ne’er before

     it’s warm inside and pleasing.

 

When days start growing short and grey,

it is an omen to convey

     that Christmas is advancing,

then to one’s mind there flashes fast

the memories of times long past,

     each childhood joy entrancing.

 

If this life’s winter holds you fast,

If childhood games refused to last

     and each day’s heavy weather,

we must ensure we understand

to live as children, quite unplanned,

     and so stay young for ever.



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