text:  Thus year by year they pass and day by day Till once--'twas on the morn of cheerful May-- The young Emilia fairer to be seen Than the fair lily on the flowery green More fresh than May herself in blossoms new For with the rosy colour strove her hue Waked as her custom was before the day To do the observance due to sprightly May; For sprightly May commands our youth to keep The vigils of her night and breaks their sluggard sleep; Each gentle breast with kindly warmth she moves Inspires new flames revives extinguish'd loves