rs, Into a chamber fair. They loosed from her her faded gear; They kissed her gentle face ;From head to feet clad her so sweet In linen fine and lace ; They clasped her golden-threaded robe — Darling, thou art so fair ! With strings of pearls, amid the curls,They dressed her flowing hair. Now,… … ONCE UPON A TIME The minstrels sung, the joy-bells rung,The roses fell in showers. The Beggar King looked toward the town: Farewell, my daughter dear ! The east was gray — he rode away,And swallowed down a tear. 160 CHRISTMAS-TIDE CHRISTMAS-TIDE. WAKE from your sleep, sweet Christians,now, and…
Children's poetry · Children's poetry -- 1897
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