Little compliments of the season, and other tiny rhymes for tiny readers. Simple verses, original, selected and translated, for namedays, birthdays, Christmas, New Year, and other festive and social occasions (1887)
Donnelly, Eleanor C. (Eleanor Cecilia), 1838-1917. comp · New York [etc.] Benziger Brothers · leaf 83
niteIn a chorus of delight : For the tender spring is nigh; Soon will winds no longer sigh. March and April pass away,And the dainty-fingered rain Plays sweet melodies all day, Welcoming the lovely May. Soon will chickweed fill the lane,Poppies sprout amid the grain. —Maurice F. Egan. Work and… … One thing at a time,And that done well, Is a very good rule,As many can tell. Moments are uselessWhen trifled away ; So work while you work,And play while you play. OTHER TINY RHYMES FOR TINY READERS. 79
Children's poetry · Poetry
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