Summer Guest

My bird flies home from afar Brings the joy of spring to me O'er the ocean's endless blue He never fails, his path is clear and true Perched upon a branch of green He rests his legs from the long journey Warms my heart with wondrous song I listen close, he tells of battles won From my heart I thank you friend For this precious melody For these sweet and pure tones Sweet and pure tones When the autumn comes again I ask you from my heart, my friend That you'd have me sing your song Oh, summer guest, I'll miss you while you're gone From my heart I thank you friend For this precious melody For these sweet and pure tones Sweet and pure tones You've made a shelter for my soul If your language I could speak I would weave a song for you of my own