From the sea into the greenwood trees
Enchanted by the birds the woodlands gleamed
This put our minds at rest and gave us ease.
Wildflowers caressed our feet with furry bees .
Shadows each one striped by white sunbeams
From the sea into the greenwood trees
By beautious sights our living hearts were seized
As if the gods and all the world were pleased
Our minds were put at rest and we felt ease.
From the sea into the greenwood trees
On the tree the female blackbird preens
I close my eyes and see all this in dreams
From the sea into the greenwood trees
The dappled sunshine like a lover teased.
How my heart sings 