I cherish nature and I feel
A light begin on me
I settle my eyes on every scene
From grassy turf to tree

The animals are wild enough
To live by instinct thriving
And I foretell the coming month
By what has been there driving

This time of year each have their mate
And soon the offspring comes
Within a settled nest on high
I'll see their little homes

Enchanted as I am with birds
And other species living
I climb into the clouds within
And think of generous giving

Something in these ways will always
Bring a noble word
From out the corners of my mind
I smile, I salute the bird

I see no tarnished wave as I
Look...