Secor, Eugene, b. 1841, Secor, Alson, b. 1871, Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress) DLC · Des Moines, Ia. : Successful Farming · leaf 56
the talk.For well he knows that if it ridesHe doesnt need to walk.And if to merry England goesA cargo from the checkered rows,Hell carry to his native shore,In juicy sirloins, bushels more. The Poland China smiles To hear the corn a-whispering. And he begins to sing-— For thought of eating oft… … -58- An Apple Seed This small brown Sphinx Which I hold in my hand, It came from out the orchards best; A little chUd may eat and crush The splendid miracle that links It to a purpose planned, Or, I may gently push It .neath the soft, warm mould and testIts worth with little toilIn Gods alembic,…
Children's poetry
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