The Poetry Corner

Lord Guy

By George F. Warren

When swallows Northward flew Forth from his home did fare Guy, Lord of Lanturlaire And Lanturlu. Swore he to cross the brine, Pausing not, night nor day, That he might Paynims slay In Palestine. Half a league on his way Met he a shepherdess Beaming with loveliness, Fair as Young Day. Gazed he in eyes of blue, Saw love in hiding there Guy, Lord of Lanturlaire And Lanturlu. "Let the foul Paynim wait!" Plead Love, "and stay with me. Cruel and cold the sea, Here's brighter fate." When swallows Southward flew Back to his home did fare Guy, Lord of Lanturlaire And Lanturlu. Led he his charger gay Bearing a shepherdess Beaming with happiness, Fair as Young Day. White lambs, be-ribboned blue, Tends now with anxious care, Guy, Lord of Lanturlaire And Lanturlu.