And forest shade and bubbling rill

The red-bird’s shriller notes have won,

Oh then along the dull road side⁠—

(As if the deepening gloom to cheer)

The Pewee loves to wander wide⁠—

There still its airy lay you hear.

Or now, when more familiar grown,

It seeks the busier haunts of men;

And to the welcome barn roof flown,

Renews its joyous song again.