wn like saying his
prayers."--ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON: Prince Otto.

THE WOOD-NOTES OF THE VEERY

The moonbeams over Arno's vale in silver flood were pouring, When first
I heard the nightingale a long-lost love deploring: So passionate, so
full of pain, it sounded strange and eerie, I longed to hear a simpler
strain, the wood-notes of the veery.

The laverock sings a bonny lay, above the Scottish heather, It sprinkles
from the dome of day like light and love together; He drops the golden
notes to greet his brooding mate, his dearie; I only know one song more
sweet, the vespers of the veery.

In English gardens green and bright, and rich in fruity treasure, I've
heard the blackbird with delight repeat his merry measure; The ballad
was a lively one, the tune was loud and cheery, And yet with every
setting sun I listened for the veery.

O far away, and far away, the tawny thrush is singing, New England woods
at close of day with that clear chant are ringing; And when my light of
life is low, and heart and flesh are weary, I fain would hear, before I
go, the wood-notes of the veery.

1895.

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