That clamorous reed warbler
 With the protracted breeding song
 Passages of enamouring power
 Designed to bring along
 A partner for the season
 With whom to court and spark
 To share nesting in long reeds
 At the edges of the lake 

 
 I do not know the words
 Of this loud and spirited song
 Launched from this small bird’s throat
 Into the gathered avian throng
 In the early morning, 
 at the end of each long day
 Persistent and single minded
 Seeking a mate to hold in sway
 But the message is clear and proud
 I am the one for you
 Come to me my darling 
 Let’s see what two can do