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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE BLUEBIRD (1), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: When god had made a host of them
Last Line: As wings, away it flew.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Birds; Bluebirds
First Line: When god had made a host of them
Last Line: As wings, away it flew.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Birds; Bluebirds
When God had made a host of them,
One little flower still lacked a stem
To hold its blossom blue;
So into it He breathed a song,
And suddenly, with petals strong
As wings, away it flew.
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