She had a laugh to tantalize
The migrating birds of the air…
"Such - captivating melody,
Was I, she the only ones there"…

Sweet and short temperate winter
How I wish we too could have stayed
Many more seasons together
How I miss her fragrant pomade.

Mark Heathcote

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/birds-of-the-air-2/