When they come back

Aaron Copland

When they come back -- if Blossoms do --

I always feel a doubt

If Blossoms can be born again

When once the Art is out --

When they begin, if Robins may,

I always had a fear

I did not tell, it was their last Experiment

Last Year,

When it is May, if May return,

Had nobody a pang

Lest in a Face so beautiful

He might not look again?

If I am there -- One does not know

What Party -- One may be

Tomorrow, but if I am there

I take back all I say --