The Song of the Mad Prince

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WHO said, " Peacock Pie " ?
The old King to the sparrow :
Who said, " Crops are ripe " ?
Rust to the harrow :
Who said, " Where sleeps she now ?

Where rests she now her head,
Bathed in eve's loveliness " ?
That's what I said.

Who said, " Ay, mum's the word " ?

Sexton to willow :
Who said, " Green dusk for dreams,

Moss for a pillow " ?
Who said, " All Time's delight

Hath she for narrow bed ;
Life's troubled bubble broken " ?

That's what I said.

© Walter de la Mare