Happy leaves—of all that’s been!

A LITTLE SONG

A ripple and a rush, and a mating thrush,

And, oh! the month must be at May.

A blossom and a tree, and a honey-bee,

And, oh! it’s such a perfect day!

A meeting and a smile, and a sunlit mile,

And, oh! the world is very young.

Come winter, storm or cold,

Love never can grow old,