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FROM FRANCE by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES

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First Line: WHAT LITTLE BIRD IS THIS THAT SINGS?
Last Line: SING TILL OUR LEAVES IN ENGLAND DANCE.
Subject(s): BIRDS; FRANCE;
What little bird is this that sings?
I wonder if he comes from France:
Lord, how he sings, and makes our leaves
In happy England dance!
What's in his song; is it sweet laughter,
Or anger that he crossed the water?

A song of roses, apples, corn,
Seen here in England -- not his home;
Or lilies, olives, and the grapes
In France, across the foam?
No matter, little friend from France --
Sing till our leaves in England dance.



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