from THE MARYLAND YELLOW-THROAT Henry Van Dyke c. 1895 ======================================= While May bedecks the naked trees With tassels and embroideries, And many blue-eyed violets beam Along the edges of the stream, I hear a voice that seems to say, Now near at hand, now far away, "_Witchery--witchery--witchery_." (1-7) ======== ** contributory thanks to Sam Droege ** ======== ========