SD587. Edward Moulton-Barrett (brother) to Septimus Moulton-Barrett
Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 2, 346 (in part).
[Hope End]
[11 February 1827] [1]
To
dearest Septimus
on
his birthday
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The reveillè of Spring from afar hath been sounded,
Her banner aloft in the sky hath appeared,
From above and below that glad note hath rebounded,
Hills, valleys & woods her approach have declared.
From hill, vale & woodland what myriads awake
From cold cheerless beds her glad call to obey,
Leaves and flowers their slumbers now soon shall forsake
To ’don her bright liv’ries & join her array–
The rose which now lies in its emerald shrine
Eer long shall expand in her sunshine serene,
It’s [sic] fragrance & colours now soon shall combine,
To glad ev’ry heart and illumine the scene.
Then O dearest Sep may fresh years, to our sight
Fresh virtues unnumbered disclose,
Which still may infuse our fond hearts with delight,
And thy breast with the calm of repose–
And may that great pow’r whose munificence birth
To all nature rich beauties hath given,
Support by his strength ev’ry action on earth
And direct all thy steps towards heaven.
Address, on integral page: J Septimus Barrett Esqr / Hope End / Ledbury.
Two dockets, in hand of Mary Moulton-Barrett: 1) on top of page 1: Febry 11th 1827; 2) near address; 5 years old / February 11th / 1827.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Wellesley College.
1. Date supplied by docket.
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