Author Herman Melville The isles hold thee not, thou departed! From thy bower, now issues no lay:—In vain we recall perished warblings: Spring birds, to far climes, wing their way! Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments