Repeating the bird’s notes that glad day in June.
With soft-flowing accent the good Chickadee
Said “dear me,” and added a sweet “amity.”
YOUNG MALE CARDINAL TRYING TO
LIGHT ON BOUQUET OF FLOWERS.
Snapped by the Author.
And Blue-Bird’s grave “purity,” Robin’s gay “cheer”
Were songs as delightful as lovers may hear;
While Red-headed Woodpecker, ever after his rum,
Kept beating and beating his sweet tree drum.
The Cardinal came with his bright crimson crest,