GOOD-MORNING.
Good-morning, mamma! Good-morning, bright sun!
Good-morning, papa! The day is begun.
Good-morning to every one, pussy as well:
Does he sleep like the rest, till he hears the first bell?
Good-morning it is, for the sky is all blue,
The grass is just shining and sparkling with dew;
The birdies are singing their merriest song,
And the air through the window comes sunny and strong.
Good-morning it is, for dark was the night,
And chilly and still; but the morning is bright.
If God did not watch us and bring us the day,
We'd never be able to get up and play.
Good-morning, new day! I'm glad we're awake,
Your work and your sunshine and frolic to take;
And I'm glad we are able so gayly to call
Good-morning! good-morning! Good-morning to all!
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LADY-BIRD AND DADDY LONGLEGS.
Lady-Bird, in gown so gay,
Came creeping from the clover;
Daddy Longlegs went that way,
And nearly knocked her over.
"I'll tell my ant!" she cried out quick.
"It beats the bugs!" said he.
"A tad-pole for your walking stick
Would suit you well," said she.
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