”Speak, my Heart” is a poem by Arthur Christopher Benson, set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1902.
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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 welcomeI 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