Charles Hubert Hastings Parry - Marian - текст песни (слова)

She can be as wise as we, 
And wiser when she wishes; 
She can knit with cunning wit, 
And dress the homely dishes. 
 

 She can flourish staff or pen, 
And deal a wound that lingers, 
She can talk the talk of men, 
And touch with thrilling fingers. 
 

 Match her ye across the sea, 
Natures fond and fiery; 
Ye who zest the turtle's nest 
With the eagle's eyrie. 
 

 Soft and loving is her soul, 
Swift and lofty soaring; 
Mixing with its dove-like dole 
Passionate adoring. 
 

 Such a she who'll match with me ? 
In flying or persuing, 
Subtle wiles are in her smiles 
To set a world a wooing. 
 

 She is steadfast as a star 
And yet the maddest maiden: 
She can wage a gallant war, 
And give the peace of Eden. 
 

 Lyrics: George Meredith - (1828 - 1909)