Morns like these -- we parted --

Noons like these -- she rose --

Fluttering first -- then firmer

To her fair repose¹.

Never did she lisp it --

It was not for me --

She -- was mute from transport --

I -- from agony --

Till -- the evening nearing

One the curtains drew --

Quick! A Sharper rustling²!

And this linnet flew!