Poem: The Secret Song

The Secret Song by Margaret Wise Brown is a whimsical and enchanting poem that invites readers into a world of imagination and wonder. Brown, renowned for her children's literature, uses vivid imagery and simple language to create a captivating story about a secret song that only the birds know.

The poem begins by describing a quiet day in the woods, where the trees stand tall and the air is still. Suddenly, a secret song begins to fill the forest, a melody that only the birds can hear. The speaker, a child or young adult, is captivated by this mysterious sound and longs to understand its meaning.

Through Brown's poetic prose, listeners are transported to a magical place where nature's beauty and the power of imagination intertwine. The poem encourages children and adults alike to appreciate the simple joys of life and to find wonder in the unexpected.

Transcript

Who saw the petals drop from the rose?

I said the spider,

But nobody knows.

Who saw the sunset flash on a bird?

I said the fish,

But nobody heard.

Who saw the fog come over the sea?

I said the sea pigeon,

Only me.

Who saw the first green light of the sun?

I said the night owl,

The only one.

Who saw the moss creep over the stone?

I said the grey fox,

All alone.