Hi Jean, it is great to have you here. The lyrics are lovely, particularly the first verse, but I have never come across it. I agree with Amos that, at least on the surface, it looks to be of New England or British origin. Where is Sandy? I reckon he'd be the person most likely to be of help. The first verse is reminiscent of A.E. Houseman's style. Perhaps it is a poem set to music but, on the printed page at least, the final line of the second stanza reads a little awkwardly to me.

--Stewie.