Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE VIREO, by HENRY DAVID THOREAU



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First Line: Upon the lofty elm tree sprays
Last Line: Striving to lift our thoughts above the street.
Subject(s): Birds; Elm Trees; Vireos


Upon the lofty elm tree sprays
The vireo rings the changes sweet,
During the trivial summer days,
Striving to lift our thoughts above the street.





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