In sylvan scenes, when Laura hails

In sylvan scenes, when Laura hails
The flowers that deck the grove,
Ye Dryads, in the passing gales,
O! whisper to my love!
And tell her, as she smiling views
The beauteous vernal train,
How short a time their splendid hues
And breathing sweets remain.

Soft in the dells, when silver streams
From bubbling fountains stray,
Ye Naiads, guide the waking dreams
That o’er her fancy stray!
And when she sees, thro’ meads and groves,
The waters swiftly glide,
Inspire the thought, that youthful hours
No longer tarriance bide!

Then, Venus, come! and tell the Fair
Those rosy hours are thine;
And bid her snowy hands prepare
The marriage wreath to twine.
Since flowers and streams, and youth and love,
So rapid fleet away,
O teach my Laura to improve
The time that will not stay!