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THE THRUSH. 
Tu rdus- Musicus . 
Sing on, sweet thrush, upon the leafless bough, 
Sing on, sweet bird — I listen to the strain ; 
See aged Winter, 'mid his surly reign, 
At thy bright carol, clears his furrow'd brow. 
So, in lone Poverty's dominion drear, 
Sits meek Content, with light unanxious heart. 
Welcome the rapid moments, bids them part, 
Nor asks if they bring aught to hope or fear. 
I thank thee. Author of this opening day. 
Thou whose bright sun now gilds yon orient skies ; 
Riches denied, thy boon was purer joys, 
What wealth could never give nor take away. 
Yet come, thou child of poverty and care, 
The mite high Heaven bestows, that mite with thee 
I'll share. 
Burns. 
