I raised a noble falcon For more than a year; And when I had tamed him And decked his feathers, tying Them with a golden band, He rose so swiftly, flying Far to another land. Since then I've seen my falcon Gaily soaring; And from his feet were waving Fair silken ribbons, And on his wings each feather Was ruddy gold to see; Ah, God bring those together Who lovers fain would be! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...IN A CUBAN GARDEN by SARA TEASDALE THE POET by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR SUMMER'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT: AUTUMN by THOMAS NASHE THE WARM CRADLE by LAWRENCE ALMA-TADEMA EYES AND LIPS by AUGUSTE ANGELLIER ADMIRAL, HAIL! by ANNA EMILIA BAGSTAD |