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Lyrics and Legends.
Golden gifts, and the schemes
That were fairer than dreams.
Ah, never a king
Of a twelvemonth will bring
Such splendor of treasure,
Without stint or measure,
As I brought on that day,
Triumphant and gay.
But alas, and alas,
Who will think as I pass
I was once gay and bold?"
Sighed the year that was old.
II.
Said the year that was young,—
And his light laughter rung,—
"Come, bid me good cheer,
For I bring with me here
