Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Zea Lyrics by Richard Wilbur

2000

Once their fruit is picked,
The cornstalks lighten, and though
Keeping to their strict

Rows, begin to be
The tall grasses that they are—
Lissom, now, and free

As canes that clatter
In island wind, or plumed reeds
Rocked by lake water.

Soon, if not cut down,
Their ranks grow whistling-dry, and
Blanch to lightest brown,

So that, one day, all
Their ribbonlike, down-arcing
Leaves rise up and fall

In tossed companies,
Like goose wings beating southward
Over the changed trees.

Later, there are days
Full of bare expectancy,
Downcast hues, and haze,

Days of an utter
Calm, in which one white corn-leaf,
Oddly aflutter

Its fabric sheathing
A gaunt stem, can seem to be
The sole thing breathing.

About “Zea” by Richard Wilbur

Read the complete lyrics to "Zea" by Richard Wilbur in 2000. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Non-Music.

"Zea" is performed by Richard Wilbur. in 2000 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Zea", explore more songs by Richard Wilbur using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Richard Wilbur · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Zea" is credited to Richard Wilbur. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

Album information for "Zea" is not available in our database yet. You can still read the full lyrics on this page.

Visit the Richard Wilbur artist page at /artist/richard-wilbur for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.