Hiking along a glittering stream,

In trees above early birds sing;

A thousand songs, a harmony

A perfect spring chorus.

This song is heard not only there;

For nearly every place, far and wide,

The secret anthems of nature sound

If you'd only stop to listen.

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• Date written: March 6, 2017 • Word Count: 46 • Line Count: 8 • Stanza Count: 2 •