Here the magpie loves to croon From the dawn to rise of moon; Flutes the sweet harmonious thrush In the early morning hush;Shyly sings the oriole;All the day the bell-birds toll.
Frank S. Willamson. in Purple and Gold.
Author.-Frank S. Williamson (1865-1936), Australian poet, author of Purple and Gold (Lothian). Mr. Williamson was for many years a teacher in the Education Department of Victoria.
General Notes.-Note the musical flow of the verse. Describe the birds mentioned. Note. the verbs used; do they suit each bird"s song? Do you know another bird poem by the same author?