by Thomas Parnell (1679 - 1718)

My days have been so wondrous free
Language: English 
My days have been so wondrous free,
the little birds that fly
with careless ease from tree
to tree were but as blest as I.

Ask gliding waters if a tear
of mine increased their stream. 
And ask the breathing gales if e'er
I lent a sigh to them.

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Word count: 49