Louisa Lawson

“ Bright warbler of the sky
That came so oft to waken thee
In busy days gone by.
I bless it though it may not be,
And also fate that led
It hither to dispel a dream
That filled my soul with dread. ”

“ The grief that makes my sad tears flow
Thou couldst not sweetly warble so,
Thy little heart would break.
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“ That flood of song in ravishment,
Thou shamest me without intent —
Sad mourner that I be.
To one who knows not grief nor care
I doubt me not this world is fair,
And “pretty” “pretty” everywhere
As thou dost iterate. ”