Classic Poem

In the beginning
There were no birds,
According to a fable
Of most doubtful origin.
Even after the seventh day
There were no birds
To sing!
Until, long after,
The Lord, having rested well,
Was in mood to visit His work,
To measure what He had done!
Then, looking down,
And seeing beauty was as it is,
The Lord said, " Oh, "
Which took red wings and flew,
And the Lord said, " Ah, "
Which was a bluebird,
And the Lord drew in His breath,
Whereat the air was thick with song.
" All birds, " said the fable,
" Are God's exclamation
At the beauty of the earth. "