The Elements

No house of stone

Was built for me;

When the Sun shines—

I am a bee.

No sooner comes

The Rain so warm,

I come to light —

I am a worm.

When the Winds blow,

I do not strip,

But set my sails—

I am a ship.

When Lightning comes,

It plays with me

And I with it—

I am a tree.

When drowned men rise

At Thunder’s word,

Sings Nightingale—

I am a bird.