A Book of Verses for ChildrenEdward Verrall Lucas |
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... The linnets play among the leaves At hide - and - seek , and chirp and sing ; While , flashing to and from the eaves , The swallows twitter on the wing . The twigs that shake , and boughs that sway ; 3 Happy Thought The World's Music Page.
... The linnets play among the leaves At hide - and - seek , and chirp and sing ; While , flashing to and from the eaves , The swallows twitter on the wing . The twigs that shake , and boughs that sway ; 3 Happy Thought The World's Music Page.
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... leaves and birds and bees are dumb , You hear it pattering on the pane Like Andrew beating on his drum . The coals beneath the kettle croon , And clap their hands and dance in glee ; And even the kettle hums a tune To tell you when it's ...
... leaves and birds and bees are dumb , You hear it pattering on the pane Like Andrew beating on his drum . The coals beneath the kettle croon , And clap their hands and dance in glee ; And even the kettle hums a tune To tell you when it's ...
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... pleasant . Dull November brings the blast , Then the leaves are whirling fast . Chill December brings the sleet , Blazing fire and Christmas treat . Old Rhyme . Pippa's Song THE year's at the spring And day's at 18 The Months.
... pleasant . Dull November brings the blast , Then the leaves are whirling fast . Chill December brings the sleet , Blazing fire and Christmas treat . Old Rhyme . Pippa's Song THE year's at the spring And day's at 18 The Months.
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... leaves are sweet with our Saviour's Name , ' Tis a plant that loves the poor : Summer and Winter it shines the same ... leave : They sing in it all day long ; But sweetest of all upon Christmas Eve , Is to hear the robin's song . ' Tis ...
... leaves are sweet with our Saviour's Name , ' Tis a plant that loves the poor : Summer and Winter it shines the same ... leave : They sing in it all day long ; But sweetest of all upon Christmas Eve , Is to hear the robin's song . ' Tis ...
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... leaves unfold , The meadows scattered over With buttercups of gold . Full early in the morning Awakes the summer sun , The month of June arriving , The cold and night are done . The Cuckoo is a fine bird , She whistles as she flies ...
... leaves unfold , The meadows scattered over With buttercups of gold . Full early in the morning Awakes the summer sun , The month of June arriving , The cold and night are done . The Cuckoo is a fine bird , She whistles as she flies ...
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