Alan Jacobs


U. A. Fanthorpe, "Bird Psalm"

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The Swallow said, He comes like me, Longed for; unexpectedly.

The superficial eye Will pass him by, Said the Wren.

The best singer ever heard. No one will take much notice, Said the Blackbird.

The Owl said, He is who, who is he Who enters the heart as soft As my soundless wings, as me.