County Guy

by Walter Scott — a poem card from Justes Mots

A lyrical poem questioning the whereabouts of the absent County Guy as evening falls and all nature celebrates love's dominion. The speaker observes shepherds, cavaliers, and animals finding their mates, emphasizing the isolation created by County Guy's absence. It evokes romantic yearning and the universal call of love through pastoral imagery and natural harmony.

Ah! County Guy, the hour is nigh,
The sun has left the lea,
The orange flower perfumes the bower,
The breeze is on the sea.
The lark his lay who thrill'd all day
Sits hush'd his partner nigh:
Breeze, bird, and flower confess the hour,
But where is County Guy?…

Themes: love · new-baby · wedding · friendship