For my love one

“At first he changed all in her arms
Into a wild wolf
She held him tight and feared him not
He was her own true love
And then he changed all in her arms
Into a wild bear
She held him tight and feared him not
He was her husband dear
And then he changed all in her arms
Into a lion bold
She held him tight and feared him not
The father of her child
And then he changed all in her arms
Into a naked man
She’s wrapped him in her coat so warm
And she has brought him home”
— Tam Lin (16th century scottish folk song)

Comments

[Soltail]

Très beau poème, même si mon anglais est limité. Merci.