Skylark

    Gliding on the summer breeze,
    sweet sister of the air;
    lifting every human heart
    as if it were in prayer.

    Ruddy-golden shines the sun
    upon your feathered wing,
    'round the alabaster clouds
    on heaven's pearly string.

    Leave your temple in the wood,
    come make another flight,
    till you fold your tired wings
    and kiss the world goodnight.