The Bird
(1946)- Music by John Duke
- Text by Elinor Wylie
"The Bird" is a song by John Duke, which sets the poetry of Elinor Wylie.
The Bird
by Elinor Wylie
O clear and musical,
Sing again! Sing again!
Hear the rain fall
Through the long night.
Bring me your song again,
O dear delight!
O dear and comforting,
Mine again! Mine again!
Hear the rain sing
And the dark rejoice!
Shine like a spark again,
O clearest voice

