From France

From France written by William Henry Davies

From "The Bird of Paradise", 1914

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What little bird is this that sings?
  I wonder if he comes from France:
Lord, how he sings, and makes our leaves
  In happy England dance!
What's in his song; is it sweet laughter,
Or anger that he crossed the water?

A song of roses, apples, corn,
  Seen here in England - not his home;
Or lilies, olives, and the grapes
  In France, across the foam?
No matter, little friend from France -
Sing till our leaves in England dance.

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