3

Out into crisp grey air and drenching grass.

The whitened cobweb sparkling in its place

Clung to his feet. He saw the wagtail pass

Beside him and the thrush: and from his face

Felt the thin-scented winds divinely chase

The flush of sleep. Far off he saw, between

The trees, long morning shadows of dark green.

4

He stretched his lazy arms to their full height,