Heath, Gertrude E., b. 1859 · Cincinnati, O. : The Editor Publishing Co. · leaf 21
n we ever thought Him Anywhere.Something in the silence awed us, Hushed our words,And we left the orchard quiet As its birds.Hand in hand we reached the cottage ; At the doorLeft our May-blooms ; came home faster Than before. This was years ago this May-time ; Yet I prayWe may neer forget the… … 18 THE REASON WHY. TO-DAY the first June rose bloomed out,Down by the daisies and clover; All a-tremble, with leaves a-pout,Buttercups bending over. Sweet, so sweet! the butterfly said, Rose in your rustic splendor!And honey-bees lingered over her head,Murmuring love-words tender. Sweet, little,…
Nursery rhymes · Children's poetry, American
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