Spring by William Shakespeare
When daisies pied, and violets blue, And lady-smocks all silver-white, And cuckoo-buds of yellow hue Do paint the meadows with delight, The cuckoo then, on every tree, Mocks married men, for thus sings he: 'Cuckoo! Cuckoo, cuckoo!' O word of fear, Unpleasing to a married ear. When shepherds pipe on oaten straws, And merry larks are ploughmen's clocks, When turtles tread, and rooks, and daws,
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"When daisies pied, and violets blue,..."
"Spring" by William Shakespeare is a nature english poem consisting of 18 lines. This English poem by William Shakespeare demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "When daisies pied, and violets blue, And lady-smocks all silver-white,...", this piece explores themes of nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. William Shakespeare's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.