Who saw the fences falling

Who broke the ploughman's bread

Who heard the winter calling

Who wore the tailor's thread



How many sheaves were counted

How did the carriage shine

How many thoughts were doubted

How did the landlord dine



Just as you sow you shall reap



Who led the mayday feasting

Who saw the harvest home

Who left the future wasting

Who watched the families go



See where the bowls are empty

See where the arms reach

See where the butter melted

See where the altars creak



Where were the days of promise

Where were the gifts divine

Where were the heroes honest

Where was the summer wine



Watch how the waves must shatter

Watch how the shore divides

Watch how the nets will tatter

Watch Canute and his bride