In the woods
Victor Massé
In the Spring the Bird is born and sings:
Haven't you heard his voice?
It is pure, simple and touching,
The voice of the Bird - in the woods!
In the Summer, the Bird seeks his Mate;
He loves - and loves only once!
How gentle, peaceful, and faithful it is,
The nest of the Bird - in the woods!
Then, when the misty season comes
He is silent... before the cold weather.
Alas! how happy must be
The death of the Bird - in the woods!