Adown the center lover’s lane;

With easy turn once more to place,

And now obeisance make to all,

And sweethearts courtesy; with rhyme

And melody, Oh, hear my call

To dance around your “Oracle” this time.

Go flutter like the turtle bird,

Don’t try to fly—’twould be absurd.

To me there’s music in the chime

Of twinkling feet with even time.