The Return
(based on Something Told the Wild Geese by Rachel Field)

Something told the wild geese
Homecoming time was nigh
Though the southern sun was warm
Something whispered, “Fly!”
The gulf winds gently blew
The grass was tender, young
But though life was free and easy
Something urged them, “Come.”
The surf was rich and salty
With shrimp declared the best
But each wild heart quickened
At thoughts of young and nest
Something told the wild geese
Homecoming time was nigh
Winter’s rest was over now
So called the summer sky