”Speak, my Heart” is a poem by Arthur Christopher Benson, set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1902.
Contents
The score was dated 16 August 1902 and it was published by Boosey & Co. in 1903.
Lyrics
Sweet Maiden, bright Maiden, May I linger with you ? “ I have much to see, Let it be another day, One word of welcome I will be patient still ; Sweet Maiden, shy Maiden, May I wander with you ? ” You are nought to me, What am I to answer now ? Wander alone then, Yet she smiles upon me, True Maiden, dear Maiden, I will say a new word, ” You may whisper softly, Yes, I will hear you out, Hear me and heed me, Yes, her lips are smiling ;--Recordings
"The Unknown Elgar" includes "Speak, my Heart" performed by Teresa Cahill (soprano), with Barry Collett (piano).
References
Speak, my Heart! Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA