And shining so round and low;

You were bright, ah, bright! but your light is failing,

You are nothing now but a bow.

You moon! have you done something wrong in heaven,

That God has hidden your face?

I hope, if you have, you will soon be forgiven

And shine again in your place.

O velvet bee! you’re a dusty fellow,

You’ve powdered your legs with gold!

O brave marshmary-buds, rich and yellow,