Ocupation: Poet
Life: July 3, 1871 - September 26, 1940
Birthday: July 3
Death: September 26
When on a summer's morn I wake, And open my two eyes, Out to the clear, born-singing rills My bird-like spirit flies. To hear the Blackbird, Cuckoo, Thrush, Or any bird in song; And common leaves that hum all day Without a throat or tongue. And when Time strikes the hour for sleep, Back in my room alone, My heart has many a sweet bird's song - And one that's all my own.
source: William Henry Davies, “When On A Summer's Morn”
topic: Summer, Song, Sweet, Blackbirds, Thrush