The Silver Swan
More geese than swans now live
The Silver Swan A five-part madrigal by Orlando Gibbons (1583 – 1625) The silver swan Who living had no note When death approached Unlocked her silent throat Leaning her breast against the reedy shore Thus sung her first and last and sang no more Farewell all joys O death come close mine eyes More geese than swans now live More fools than wise