Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE BUILDING OF THE NEST, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER



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THE BUILDING OF THE NEST, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: They'll come again to the apple-tree
Last Line: Your fairy building grow.
Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs.
Subject(s): Birds' Nests; Mothers; Weavers And Weaving


THEY'LL come again to the apple-tree—
Robin and all the rest—
When the orchard branches are fair to see,
In the snow of the blossom drest;
And the prettiest thing in the world will be
The building of the nest.

Weaving it well, so round and trim,
Hollowing it with care,—
Nothing too far away for him,
Nothing for her too fair,—
Hanging it safe on the topmost limb,
Their castle in the air.

Ah! mother-bird, you'll have weary days
When the eggs are under your breast,
And shadow may darken the dancing rays
When the wee ones leave the nest;
But they'll find their wings in a glad amaze,
And God will see to the rest.

So come to the trees with all your train
When the apple blossoms blow;
Through the April shimmer of sun and rain,
Go flying to and fro;
And sing to our hearts as we watch again
Your fairy building grow.





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