For the dear little nestlings are waiting at home?
And one thing besides; since my story you’ve heard,
I hope you’ll remember the lay of the bird;
And never forget, while you list to my song,
All the birds to the cold-water army belong.”
THE CAPTIVE BLUEBIRD
Sweet little mistress, let me go,
And I’ll sing you a song so sweet and low,
I’ll sing a song so gay and clear,