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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ST. SWITHIN (JULY 15), by ANONYMOUS
First Line: "st. Swithin's day, if thou dost rain"
Last Line: For forty days 'twill rain nae mair
Variant Title(s): St. Swithin's Day
Subject(s): Weather
First Line: "st. Swithin's day, if thou dost rain"
Last Line: For forty days 'twill rain nae mair
Variant Title(s): St. Swithin's Day
Subject(s): Weather
ST. Swithin's Day, if thou dost rain,
For forty days it will remain;
St. Swithin's Day, if thou be fair,
For forty days 'twill rain nae mair.
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