Secor, Eugene, b. 1841, Secor, Alson, b. 1871, Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress) DLC · Des Moines, Ia. : Successful Farming · leaf 65
in merry tune.All have put their music by,Now their note is but a cry,But the tasseled goldenrodWaves its plumes and praises God. All the gladness of the springVoiced in all the birds that sing.All of summers sunny days,Harvest-time with yellow sprays—All with golden sandals shodBringing gifts for… … I like the hardy crocus That smiles on April mornings While here and there a snowbank Wets with its tears the mold.I like the daring scillasThat steal the blue of heaven,And, spite of chilly weather. Their azure flags unfold. I like the dandelion That flaunts her yellow banners When skies are…
Children's poetry
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