Marvellous Ears

Marvellous Ears written by William Henry Davies

From "Love Poems" (1935)

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 That speckled Thrush, that stands so still,
 Is listening for the worms to stir;
 He hears a worm — what marvellous ears!
 That he can live by ear alone,
 And save his eyes to guard his fears.
 
 So when I have a secret care,
 And think my voice is well controlled,
 Love, like the Thrush that hears a worm,
 Detects it with her marvellous ear —
 No matter what her eyes affirm.

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