His voice was buried among trees,

Yet to be come at by the breeze.

It did not cease; but cooed and cooed,

And somewhat pensively he wooed;

He sang of love with quiet blending.

Slow to begin, and never ending;

Of sorrows, faith, and inward glee;

That was the song, the song for me.

And again, still more happily:

Over his own sweet voice the Stock Dove broods.