Conclude that they away will roam,

To seek for milder weather.

The robin gives his last sweet strain,

His mate, responding, follows;

And then away they lead the train

Of bluebirds, wrens, and swallows.

The cuckoo, thrush, and yellow-bird,

The wild goose, teal, and sparrow,

Martin and chippee, all are heard

To sing their parting carol.