The Death of the Starling.

by Sara Teasdale · 1794 · Loss & Grief
A starling fair, with feathers black as night,
Did fall from skies, and in the dust did lie,
Its life extinguished, with its fading light,
A mournful sight, beneath the watchful eye.

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American lyric poet, known for her poems on love, nature, and the feminine experience. Her work often displays a delicate and musical quality.

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