The sun is high - the birds oppress'd with heat Fly to the shade, until refreshing airs Lure them again to leave their cool retreat. - The falls of water but of wearying cares. (Francisco de Sá de Miranda)

The sun is high - the birds oppress'd with heat Fly to the shade, until refreshing airs Lure them again to leave their cool retreat. - The falls of water but of wearying cares.

Francisco de Sá de Miranda

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