Michael's Song

J. Raynor

Because I set no snare

But leave them flying free,

All the birds of the air

Belong to me.

From the blue-tit on the sloe

To the eagle on the height,

Uncaged they come and go

For my delight.

And so the sunward way

I soar on eagle's wings,

And in my heart all day

The blue-tit sings.