Not Meagre, Latent Boughs Alone + 

Not meagre, latent boughs alone, O songs! (scaly and bare, like eagles’ talons,) + 

But haply for some sunny day (who knows?) some future spring, some summer⁠—bursting forth, + 

To verdant leaves, or sheltering shade⁠—to nourishing fruit, + 

Apples and grapes⁠—the stalwart limbs of trees emerging⁠—the fresh, free, open air, + 

And love and faith, like scented roses blooming. + 