Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882). Complete Poetical Works. 1893.
Birds of PassageFlight the First. Daybreak
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And said, “O mists, make room for me.”
Ye mariners, the night is gone.”
Crying, “Awake! it is the day.”
Hang all your leafy banners out!”
And said, “O bird, awake and sing.”
Your clarion blow; the day is near.”
“Bow down, and hail the coming morn.”
“Awake, O bell! proclaim the hour.”
And said, “Not yet! in quiet lie.”