After all
Birds have
been investigated
and laid aside –
Nature imparts
the little Blue-
Bird – assured
Her conscientious
Voice will
soar unmoved
Above ostensible
Vicissitude.

First at the
March – competing
with the Wind –

 ¦

Her panting
note exalts
us – like a
friend –
Last to adhere
when Summer
cleaves away –
Elegy of
Integrity.