And a bridge of trembling light it gave
To the sparkling crests of the dimpled wave.
I mused awhile—and lo! I heard
The joyous song of a bright-winged bird;
It had caught the flash of that morning ray
As it sped to its bower of love away.
And bathed in a flood of golden light
It looked like a rainbow spirit bright,
By an angel hand sent down to unfurl
The banner of peace to a sinful world.