The Bird

(1946)
"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

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