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Early One Morning (Nursery Rhyme)

Summary

This story captures the lament of a young maiden who is heartbroken after being abandoned by her lover. Set against the serene backdrop of a morning in the valley, the maiden expresses her feelings through a repetitive plea, asking not to be deceived or left behind. She recounts her lover's promises and her unwavering fidelity, contrasting with his departure at daybreak over the mountain, leaving her in sorrow. The poem's recurring refrain highlights the maiden's deep sense of betrayal, underscoring a universal theme of unrequited love and emotional vulnerability. The narrative's simple yet profound message makes it relatable to children and young readers, offering an opportunity to discuss themes of trust, emotional expression, and resilience.

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Early one morning, just as the sun was rising,
I heard a young maid sing in the valley below.

Oh, don’t deceive me, oh, never leave me,
How could you use a poor maiden so?

Oh, he had promised, ever to love me,
Long did I wait him, so faithful, so true.

Oh, don’t deceive me, oh, never leave me,
How could you use a poor maiden so?

He rode at daybreak, far o’er the mountain,
Leaving me weeping in sorrow and woe.

Oh, don’t deceive me, oh, never leave me,
How could you use a poor maiden so?

Soft blows the breezes, over the meadows,
Swift runs the stream by the valley below.

Oh, don’t deceive me, oh, never leave me,
How could you use a poor maiden so?

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