bird

And the good south wind still blew behind, But no sweet bird did follow, 🔊

For all averred, I had killed the bird That made the breeze to blow. 🔊

Ah wretch! said they, the bird to slay, That made the breeze to blow! 🔊

Then all averred, I had killed the bird That brought the fog and mist. 🔊

'Twas right, said they, such birds to slay, That bring the fog and mist. 🔊

Sometimes all little birds that are, How they seemed to fill the sea and air With their sweet jargoning! 🔊

He loved the bird that loved the man Who shot him with his bow.' 🔊

He prayeth well, who loveth well Both man and bird and beast. 🔊

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