My apples are heavy upon me.
It was the Spring;
And proud was I of my petals,
Nor dreamed this thing:
That joy could grow to a burden,
Or beauty could be
Changed from snow-light to heavy
To humble me.
_Winifred Welles_
Winifred Welles was born at Norwich Town, Connecticut, January 26,
1893, and educated in the vicinity of her home.
Her frail and delicately fashioned lyrics are the distinguishing
feature of _The Hesitant Heart_ (1920). This first volume, so
appropriately named, has a frank tenderness that never grows
maudlin, a wistful introspection that never forgets to sing.