EASTER SNOW

At twilight in the morning, as I roved out upon the dew,
With my morning cloak around me, intending all my flocks to view,
I spied a pretty fair maid, she was a charming beauty bright,
And I took her for Diana, the evening star that rules the night.

I being so much surprised by her, it was the full moon of the day,
To see that lovely creature coming o’er the banks of sweet Loch Rea,
Her snow white breasts lay naked and her cheeks they were a rosy red,
And my heart was captivated by the two black eyes rolled in her head.

Fair maid I cried your love I crave, for Cupid is a cruel foe.
I’ll roll you in my morning cloak, and I’ll bring you home to Easter Snow.
Go home acquaint your parents, and indeed kind sir I’ll do the same,
And if both our parents give consent, neither you nor I will bear the blame.