Pebbles and Shells (Hawkes collection)/Song of the Robin

by Clarence Hawkes

SONG OF THE ROBIN

Upon the lofty maple tree
 I hear a robin singing—
His rich and happy melody
 Through all the woods is ringing,—
Cheer up! cheer up! all things clear up,
We are merry, cherry! cheery!

The sun has slowly sunk to rest,
 The shades of night are falling;
And from his bough beside the nest
 The robin still is calling,—
Cheer up! cheer up! all things clear up,
We are merry, cherry! cheery!

Now one by one the stars appear,
 The evening winds are sighing
And robin's song of hope and cheer
 Is slowly, gently dying,—
Cheer up! cheer up! all things clear up,
We are merry, cherry! cheery!

The deepest shades of night have come
 And robin's song is ended,
But in my heart with doubt and gloom,
 His hope and cheer have blended.
Cheer up! cheer up! all things clear up,
We are merry, cherry! cheery!