2. Midsummer Lullaby.
3. Folk Song.
4. Confidence.
5. The West Wind Croons in the Cedar Trees.
6. In the Woods.
7. The Sea.
8. Through the Meadow.
With the composition of these songs, MacDowell fairly entered into his finest and most mature period. They are beautiful, characteristic, and full of that engaging romance, piquancy and poetic charm that distinguishes his best lyrical work.
The Robin Sings in the Apple Tree is written to the composer's own words, which may be found in the published book of his verses. The song is infinitely tender and tinged with that wistfulness that he so often infused into his music. Particularly beautiful is the spirit of the last verse:—
O robin, and thou blackbird brave,
My songs of love have died;
How can you sing as in byegone days,
When she was at my side.