His final performance, his mood was contrite His mating call lasted through most of the night He sang a sweet melody to capture a mate The nest is now empty for him, it's too late A long time ago he was happy and free He copulated with eagerness, and nestled upon the tree The young were nurtured in order to mature Each flew their own way equipped and secure His mate no longer useful so death took its toll Now the nest is empty as the Nightngale's soul At early dawn, with his heart beating to a crawl The Nightingale's final breath, the last curtain call